living standard
nounUK /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændəd/
US /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈstændərd/
A living standard is how nice and comfortable a person's everyday life is.
The new jobs helped raise the living standard of the whole town.
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2. The amount of money and goods a person or group needs to live comfortably.
Many families struggle to meet a decent living standard.
3. A measure used by governments to compare how well people live in different places.
The report compares the living standard of rural and city households.
4. The level of wealth, comfort, and services available to a community.
Clean water and schools are key parts of a high living standard.