lifework

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The main occupation or vocation of a person's life.

Word forms

lifework lifeworks life's work

Etymology

From life + work. Compare Saterland Frisian Lieuwendswierk, West Frisian libbenswurk, Dutch levenswerk, German Low German Levenswark, German Lebenswerk, Danish livsværk, Swedish livsverk.

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