quality of life

/ˈkwɑləɾi əv laɪf/
/ˈkwɒlɪti əv laɪf/
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Other forms: qualities of life

Definitions of quality of life
  1. noun
    your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort)
    “the new art museum is expected to improve the quality of life”
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    type of:
    gratification, satisfaction
    state of being gratified or satisfied
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkwɑləɾi əv laɪf/
UK
/ˈkwɒlɪti əv laɪf/
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