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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Flamengo is a way of life that transcends social classes, ethnicity, religion and divisions.
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Samindra Kunti, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Most normie Americans do not believe that the US should be hosting immigrants who appear to be hostile to America and our way of life.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
From vetting vendors to creating a backup plan, experts from India, where big ceremonies are a way of life, offer some universal advice.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 31 May 2025
For observant Jews, keeping kosher is not only a way of life but a commandment.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Samindra Kunti, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Most normie Americans do not believe that the US should be hosting immigrants who appear to be hostile to America and our way of life.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
From vetting vendors to creating a backup plan, experts from India, where big ceremonies are a way of life, offer some universal advice.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 31 May 2025
For observant Jews, keeping kosher is not only a way of life but a commandment.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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“Way of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way%20of%20life. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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