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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Seeing people learn more about our culture and get exposed to our way of life is just amazing.
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Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Indigenous people saw their numbers plummet and their way of life obliterated.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This way of life has been on full display recently following a fire that destroyed 20 apartments at the Estates of Bee Cave, the same day Central Texas was recovering from an ice storm.
—Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The town of Breckenridge demonstrates this way of life perfectly.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Indigenous people saw their numbers plummet and their way of life obliterated.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
This way of life has been on full display recently following a fire that destroyed 20 apartments at the Estates of Bee Cave, the same day Central Texas was recovering from an ice storm.
—Kara King, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The town of Breckenridge demonstrates this way of life perfectly.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Way of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way%20of%20life. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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