Definition of way of life
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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