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.

Examples of way of life in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film’s cast is mostly made up of tribal non-actors, but Anghlong Konyak is its captivating center, as a man whose stubbornness against change sits alongside a lingering grief over his fading way of life. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

For longtime foster volunteer Lesa Saville, caring for kittens has become a way of life. — Melissa May, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Charron, a 21-year-old senior at the University of Virginia, said the study-abroad experience gave her an opportunity to immerse herself in Spanish culture and a different way of life. — Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

His war in Iran is killing ranchers and farmers and their way of life. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for way of life

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