existence

US /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

UK /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

1.

the fact or state of living or having objective reality

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The debate about the existence of aliens continues.

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She questioned the meaning of human existence.

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being reality actuality life presence

2.

a way of life

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His rural existence was simple and peaceful.

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They struggled for a meager existence.

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life subsistence livelihood living

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exist