modus vivendi

[ moh-duhs vi-ven-dee, -dahy ]

noun

, plural mo·di vi·ven·di [moh, -dee vi-, ven, -dee, moh, -dahy vi-, ven, -dahy].

1. manner of living; way of life; lifestyle.
2. a temporary arrangement between persons or parties pending a settlement of matters in debate.

modus vivendi

/ ˈməʊdəs vɪˈvɛndiː; -ˈvɛndaɪ /

noun

1. a working arrangement between conflicting interests; practical compromise

modus vivendi

1. A compromise between adversaries that allows them to get along temporarily: “During the separation, my parents adopted a modus vivendi that enabled them to tolerate each other.” From Latin , meaning a “method of living.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of modus vivendi¹

First recorded in 1875–80, modus vivendi is from Latin modus vivendī “mode of living”

Word History and Origins

Origin of modus vivendi¹

C19: from Latin: way of living