way of life
idiom
1
: the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people
Unhampered development is threatening these farmers' way of life.
2
: an important activity, job, etc., that affects all parts of someone's life
For me, tennis is not just a sport, it's a way of life.
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As the younger generation moves out and development creeps into Nepal’s Mustang District, an old way of life is in danger of dying out.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether fighting for justice, chasing a comeback, or rebuilding a way of life, each story is a testament to resilience, community, and the enduring power of Texas pride.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Everyone knows each other, and its way of life runs like blood in their veins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
And record-breaking heat waves are reshaping our way of life.
—Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether fighting for justice, chasing a comeback, or rebuilding a way of life, each story is a testament to resilience, community, and the enduring power of Texas pride.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Everyone knows each other, and its way of life runs like blood in their veins.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
And record-breaking heat waves are reshaping our way of life.
—Abc Climate Unit, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for way of life
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“Way of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way%20of%20life. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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