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Living Space

/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ speɪs/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    An area or room in which people live or spend time.

    "The apartment has a spacious living space that is perfect for entertaining guests."
  2. 2

    The physical environment that supports human habitation.

    "Urban planners are focusing on creating more green living spaces in cities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'living space' combines 'living', derived from the Old English 'libban', meaning 'to live', and 'space', from the Latin 'spatium', meaning 'room or area'. The phrase has evolved to denote areas in which people reside or spend significant time, reflecting modern architectural and social contexts.

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