austere
adjective
an austere way of living is simple and not very comfortable
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adjective
involving a simpler, more relaxed life in which you leave the city, grow your own food, and use less modern technology
adjective
living or behaving in an informal way that is considered typical of artists and writers
adjective
an enclosed community or way of life does not have much communication with the outside world
adjective
a fast way of life is one in which you travel a lot, meet a lot of people, and do a lot of exciting things
adjective
gracious living and gracious buildings show a style of living enjoyed by people who have enough money to buy beautiful things
adjective
living areas or living conditions are ones in which people live, rather than ones in which they work
adjective
New Age ideas and activities are not connected with the main churches or with traditional medical practices, ways of working, political systems etc
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having no strong connections with any particular community and moving frequently from place to place
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if you have a settled way of life, you stay permanently in one place or job or with one person
adjective
relating to activities that involve being with other people, especially activities that you do for pleasure
adverb
in situations and activities that involve being with other people, especially for enjoyment
adverb
adjective
as if a particular activity or style of living is completely natural for you
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social
adjective
relating to society and to people’s lives in general