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lifestyle

or life style, life-style

[ lahyf-stahyl ]

noun

  1. the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group.


adjective

  1. pertaining to or catering to a certain lifestyle:

    unhealthy lifestyle choices; lifestyle advertising; a luxury lifestyle hotel.

  2. (of a drug) used to treat a medical condition that is not life-threatening or painful:

    lifestyle drugs for baldness.

lifestyle

/ ˈɪˌٲɪ /

noun

  1. a set of attitudes, habits, or possessions associated with a particular person or group
  2. such attitudes, etc, regarded as fashionable or desirable
    1. a luxurious semirural manner of living
    2. ( as modifier )

      a lifestyle property

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. suggestive of a fashionable or desirable lifestyle

    a lifestyle café

  2. (of a drug) designed to treat problems, such as impotence or excess weight, which affect a person's quality of life rather than his or her health
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of lifestyle1

First recorded in 1925–30; life + style
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Example Sentences

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In a new report, the former Labour prime minister says voters "feel they're being asked to make financial sacrifices and changes in lifestyle when they know the impact on global emissions is minimal".

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Nonetheless, the international operation has emerged as a possible way for the duke to fund his lifestyle.

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This is because the amount of ultra-processed foods in someone's diet is also linked to their overall diet, exercise levels, wider lifestyle and wealth, which can all also affect health.

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He cared about "his rich kid, bling-bling lifestyle," says a former senior employee speaking on the condition of anonymity.

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The Oscar-winning US actress-turned-health guru has advocated for the benefits of a range of different diets while promoting her lifestyle business.

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