way of life



way of life

1. The customs and activities that compose the lifestyle of a person or group. Fishing and seafaring are a large part of the way of life of these coastal communities. Terrorism is a threat to our freedom and our very way of life.
2. Something that is accepted as the status quo. It's a shame that violence and drug use become a way of life for some troubled teens.
See also: life, of, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Caelestis-Late Roman
FestusFES-təs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Alwen['ælwən]
Sophie['səufi]
Jumaane-Eastern African, Swahili
Yaromir-Medieval Slavic