way of life

idiom

: the habits, customs, and beliefs of a particular person or group of people

Unhampered development is threatening these farmers' way of life.

: 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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The cardinals are a mixed bag of progressives and traditionalists, with some, like Cardinal Lawrence, constantly in battle with themselves over morally moving ahead with the times and creating a new way of life inside the church, while still holding onto God's vision. —

Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 Just don’t let insecurities stand in the way of life. —

Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024 Arte Povera was in this context a grassroots reaction to art imported, along with Marshall Plan aid and the American way of life, and actively promoted by the CIA. —

Wilson Tarbox, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024 For the Coeur d’Alene tribe, a healthy wetland signifies a way to curb rising temperatures that will provide the basis for the return of a rich food source and a traditional way of life. —

Joseph Lee, Vox, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for way of life