quality-of-life

American  

[kwol-i-tee-uhv-lahyf] / ˈkwɒl ɪ ti əvˈlaɪf /

adjective

1. affecting the quality of urban life.

   such quality-of-life crimes as fare-beating and graffiti writing.

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Etymology

Origin of quality-of-life

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Kevin Harris, who grew up in Washington, D.C., and decided to move to Ghana over safety and quality-of-life concerns in the United States, described the moment he became a Ghanaian citizen as "earth-shaking".

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Symptoms were evaluated using standardized neurological, cognitive, and quality-of-life assessments available at each site, allowing researchers to compare results across regions.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Lastner said the quality-of-life offset for spending months at sea is the option to spend several months straight at home, when “you can actually be present.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Setting aside financial and quality-of-life considerations, it’s easy to overlook perhaps the most important variable that no list can tell you: Will you feel more or less alone if you move there?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

For decades, Los Angeles prioritized drivers above all other road users — and vehicle speeds over safety and quality-of-life concerns.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2024