standard of living
/ˈstændərd əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/ · stan.dard.of.liv.ing
noun
- A relative measure of the quality of life a person or group has. The rising standard of living in many countries has led to increased access to education and healthcare.
noun
- A level of comfort, convenience, and amenities that is considered normal or acceptable in a particular society or culture. The hotel's high standard of living was reflected in its luxurious amenities and attentive service.
Synonyms
quality of lifelevel of comforteconomic well-beingliving standardway of lifelifestylestandard of comfort
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of standard of living has been used by economists and policymakers to evaluate the effectiveness of economic policies and to identify areas for improvement in a country's quality of life.