modus vivendi
modus vivendi · modi vivendi
A way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for peaceful coexistence…A way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for peaceful coexistence between two parties in spite of differences or unresolved disputes.
UK/ˌməʊdəs vɪˈvɛndiː/US/ˌmoʊdəs vɪˈvɛndiː/
Meaning
1 sensesA way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for peaceful coexistence between two parties in spite of differences or unresolved disputes.
More definitions
- a temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement
- a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Learned borrowing from Latin modus vīvendī, from modus (“way, manner”) + genitive gerund fLearned borrowing from Latin modus vīvendī, from modus (“way, manner”) + genitive gerund form of vīvere (“to live”).
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Forms
plural: modi vivendi| Singular | modus vivendi |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes:life stylelife-stylelifestyle
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular