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standard of living
Definition of STANDARD OF LIVING
1
: the necessities, comforts, and luxuries enjoyed or aspired to by an individual or group
2
: a minimum of necessities, comforts, or luxuries held essential to maintaining a person or group in customary or proper status or circumstances
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First Known Use of STANDARD OF LIVING
1902
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