a/the/somebody's 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

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a/the/somebody’s way of ˈlife

the typical pattern of behaviour of a person or group: the British/rural/traditional way of life

See also: life, of, way

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