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standard of living
noun
- a grade or level of subsistence and comfort in everyday life enjoyed by a community, class, or individual:
The well-educated generally have a high standard of living.
standard of living
noun
- a level of subsistence or material welfare of a community, class, or person
Word History and Origins
Origin of standard of living1
Example Sentences
We are facing an authoritarian regime that will do everything in its power to destroy liberal democracy, turn the U.S. into a kleptocratic entity and burn down our economy and standard of living.
"That it can deliver the basic belief that the next generation can and should aspire to a higher standard of living and a better quality of life than that which has gone before."
Her government is credited with economic reforms that have improved the standard of living for many in Bangladesh.
“We are not paying people a minimum wage that allows a minimum standard of living.”
South Africa has widespread poverty and extremely high levels of unemployment and the ANC has struggled to raise the standard of living for millions.
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