living-standardmarker
nounUK /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændəd ˌmɑːkə/
US /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændərd ˌmɑːrkər/
A living-standard marker is a sign that shows how well people live in a place.
The number of cars in a town can be a living-standard marker.
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2. A statistic used by researchers to compare how comfortable life is in different countries.
Researchers used a living-standard marker to compare the two countries.
3. A personal sign, like owning a phone, that shows someone's level of comfort.
For her, a warm coat was a living-standard marker.
4. A measure of basic needs being met, such as clean water and food.
Access to clean water is a key living-standard marker.