standards of living
1standards of living — The British enjoy the high standard of living of an industrialized western country. Most British people tend not to judge quality of life by money alone though, and would point out benefits such as a stable political situation, freedom of speech… …
2living standard — living standards N COUNT: usu pl Living standards or living standard is used to refer to the level of comfort in which people live, which usually depends on how much money they have. Cheaper housing would vastly improve the living standards of… …
3Living machines — are a form of biological wastewater treatment designed to mimic the cleansing functions of wetlands. They are intensive bioremediation systems that can also produce beneficial by products such as methane gas, edible and ornamental plants, and… …
4living — liv‧ing [ˈlɪvɪŋ] noun [singular] the way in which you earn money in order to live, or the money that you earn: • It is becoming more and more difficult just to earn a living. • He was able to make a living as an actor. • I don t know what he does …
5living standard — living .standard n [C usually plural] the level of comfort and the amount of money that people have = ↑standard of living ▪ Living standards have improved over the last century. ▪ rising living standards ▪ There s been a decline in the living… …
6living standards — living ,standards noun plural the way in which people live, for example how comfortable their houses are or how much money they have to spend on food and clothes: Living standards rose dramatically in the postwar period …
7living standards — UK US noun [plural] the way in which people live, for example how comfortable their houses are or how much money they have to spend on food and clothes Living standards rose dramatically in the postwar period. Thesaurus: ways of lifesynonym… …
8Living history — is an activity that incorporates historical tools, activities and dress into an interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. Although it does not necessarily seek to reenact a specific… …
9Living Blues — ist ein US amerikanisches Musikmagazin, das sich mit der Geschichte und den Musikern des Blues beschäftigt. Living Blues wurde 1970 in Chicago von sieben Bluesfans gegründet und ist das älteste und bedeutendste Blues Magazin der USA. Einer von… …
10living standard — ˈliving ˌstandard noun [countable usually plural] ECONOMICS another name for standard of living: • improvements in living standards …
