living conditions — the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their safety, health, and comfort
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their safety, health, and comfort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪvɪŋ kənˈdɪʃənz/
Example Sentences
- My cat has better living conditions than most college students - heated floors, gourmet meals, and zero student loans!
- The government is working to improve living conditions in urban slums.
- After experiencing the cramped living conditions in Tokyo, his apartment felt like a palace.
living conditions
NOUN[/ˈlɪvɪŋ kənˈdɪʃənz/]
the circumstances affecting the way in which people live or work, especially with regard to their safety, health, and comfort
The family's living conditions improved after moving to a brighter, warmer apartment.
Good living conditions inspire giving, and grateful hearts stay forgiving.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Living derives from Old English 'libban' (to live, to remain alive), while condition comes from Latin 'conditio' (agreement, stipulation, state or mode of being). The compound term emerged to denote the circumstances and environment in which people live.
Breakdown
living (present participle of live, from Old English libban meaning 'to be alive') + conditions (plural of condition, from Latin conditio meaning 'state, circumstance, or mode of existence').
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📝Examples
“My cat has better living conditions than most college students - heated floors, gourmet meals, and zero student loans!”
“The government is working to improve living conditions in urban slums.”
“After experiencing the cramped living conditions in Tokyo, his apartment felt like a palace.”
“The astronauts had to adapt to unusual living conditions in zero gravity.”
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