What does "lifestyle" mean?

A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.

What is a synonym for "lifestyle"?

Common synonyms include: life style, life style, life-style, lifeway, modus vivendi, way of life.

Pronounced //ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl//.

//ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A style of living that reflects the attitudes and values of a person or group.
"Don't leave me stranded here / I can't get used to this lifestyle"
2
a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes wordnet
3
The totality of the likes and dislikes of a particular section of the market, especially when expressed in terms of the products and services that they would buy; a marketing strategy based on the self-image of such a group.

"An orderly lifestyle and a regular diet are the keys to health."

From life + style.

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