standard of living

noun

1. 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

1. a level of subsistence or material welfare of a community, class, or person

standard of living

1. A term describing the amount of goods and services that an average family or individual views as necessary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of standard of living¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

"The standard of living isn't rising, but it's not falling, either. Still, we hope that relations with other countries will improve and that we'll be re-integrated into the global space."

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Beijing says the standard of living of people in Tibet has greatly improved under its rule and denies suppressing their human rights and freedom of expression.

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"They couldn't come close to achieving a normal standard of living," said Mr Welham.

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It says the standard of living of people in Tibet has greatly improved under its rule.

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Lower energy prices mean the amount of money needed to meet a basic standard of living in retirement has fallen, a major report has found.

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