living standard
nounUK /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændəd/
US /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændərd/
A living standard is how nice and comfortable someone's life is.
The family's living standard improved after they moved to a bigger house.
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2. The amount of money and goods a person or group needs to live comfortably.
The charity helps families reach a basic living standard.
3. A measure of how well a country or community supports its people.
The report compares the living standard of different nations.
4. The level of material comfort and access to services in a place.
Clean water and schools raise the living standard of a village.