philosophy of life

noun phrase

1
: an overall vision of or attitude toward life and the purpose of life
2
[translation of German Lebensphilosophie] : any of various philosophies that emphasize human life or life in general

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What is your motto or philosophy of life? — Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 Neither is a complete philosophy of life. — Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026 You may literally be involved with opening up your philosophy of life or beliefs. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 Once a week, Quimby facilitated discussions among clients, asking big questions about life, death and their philosophies of life. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy of life

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First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Philosophy of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophy%20of%20life. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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