Mode of life

This is a sociological term which covers distinctive features of all spheres of human activity and categorizes a particular socioeconomic group, whether defined by class, working conditions, education or domicile (urban or rural, for example). Less restricted than [standard of living]

, the expression "mode of life" includes qualitative characteristics such as means of expression, rules of behaviour and use of leisure activities. The expression "lifestyle" has similar connotations but refers not to a group, but to the individual's chosen pattern of existence.