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\ ˈrē(-ə)l-ˈlīf 
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\Definition of real-life
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations
real-life problems real-life drama
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real-life
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of real-life
: happening in the real world rather than in a story : happening in the real life of someone
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The first known use of real-life was in 1838
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