midlife
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Definition
The middle period of a person's life, usually between young adulthood and old age, often considered to be from about 40 to 60 years old.
Usage & Nuances
'Midlife' is most often used as a noun in phrases like 'midlife crisis' or 'midlife changes.' It is generally neutral and not slang. Sometimes used to discuss emotional or lifestyle changes that occur at this stage.
Spanish: mediana edad - mitad de la vidaPortuguese (BR): meia-idadePortuguese (PT): meia-idadeChinese (Simplified): 中年Chinese (Traditional): 中年Hindi: मध्यम आयुArabic: منتصف العمر
Example Sentences
She is in midlife now and thinking about changing her career.
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Many people face big life changes in midlife.
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Regular exercise is important in midlife for good health.
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He bought a motorcycle in midlife, just for fun.
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A lot of people ask themselves deep questions during midlife.
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You don’t have to have a crisis just because you’re in midlife!
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