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
RÍOnach-Irish
AdahAY-də (English)Biblical
Zia-Arabic
NoachNO-ahkh (Dutch)Hebrew, Dutch, Biblical Hebrew
OsbertAHZ-bərtEnglish (Rare)
TomaŽ-Slovene