Phrase guide
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noun
A way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for peaceful coexistence between two parties in spite of differences or unresolved disputes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: life style, life-style, lifestyle
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: manner, mode, style, way, fashion
Narrower terms: fast lane, free living, vanity fair
noun
a temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: accommodation
History
Learned borrowing from Latin modus vīvendī, from modus (“way, manner”) + genitive gerund form of vīvere (“to live”).
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
