way of life

phrase

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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Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel. Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Ford offers an intimate yet analytical cross-section of a milieu, of a way of life that’s inseparable from the characters’ professional activities and which sets the movie’s emotional tenor. Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026 Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts a wealth of ancient history that melds with the most stunning landscapes, and an abundance of friendly welcomes that are not just incidental but a way of life. Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 Haven’t side quests become the way of life in er, life, and sports? Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 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 31 Aug. 2026.

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