standard of living — the degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstændərd əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 개인이나 공동체가 누릴 수 있는 물질적 풍요와 편안함의 정도
Korean pronunciation: **스탠**더드 오브 **리**빙
Example Sentences
- After winning the lottery, their standard of living went from ramen noodles to lobster dinners overnight.
- The government's new policies aim to raise the standard of living for all citizens.
- My cat has a higher standard of living than most college students - designer food, luxury bed, and personal butler (me).
standard of living
NOUN//ˈstændərd əv ˈlɪvɪŋ//
the degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community
the degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community
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A higher standard of living enables joyful giving.
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Origin
'standard'는 깃발을 뜻하는 고대 프랑스어에서 유래되어 '기준'의 의미로 발전했고, 'living'은 생활을 뜻하는 고대 영어에서 왔다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '생활의 기준'이라는 경제학 용어가 되었다.
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“After winning the lottery, their standard of living went from ramen noodles to lobster dinners overnight.”
“The government's new policies aim to raise the standard of living for all citizens.”
“My cat has a higher standard of living than most college students - designer food, luxury bed, and personal butler (me).”
“Education and healthcare are key factors in determining a country's standard of living.”
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