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- Dictionarymo·dus vi·ven·di/ˈmōdəs vəˈvendē/
noun
- 1. an arrangement or agreement allowing conflicting parties to coexist peacefully, either indefinitely or until a final settlement is reached: "the two states have with difficulty reached a modus vivendi, though hardly friendship"
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The Latin term "modus vivendi" translates to "a way of living" or "mode of life" in English. It refers to an arrangement or agreement between parties to coexist or interact in a specific manner, allowing for peaceful coexistence despite differences or conflicts of interest.
A way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for coexistence between two parties in spite of differences or unresolved disputes. [from 19th c.] Wiktionary. Synonyms: life-style. lifestyle. Origin of Modus Vivendi. New Latin modus vīvendī Latin modus mode Latin vīvendī genitive sing. gerund of vīvere to live.
1. A manner of living; a way of life. 2. A temporary agreement between contending parties pending a final settlement. [New Latin modus vīvendī : Latin modus, mode, Latin vīvendī, genitive sing. gerund of vīvere, to live .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Modus vivendi (plural modi vivendi) is a Latin phrase that means "mode of living" or "way of life". It often is used to mean an arrangement or agreement that allows conflicting parties to coexist in peace.
Noun. modus vivendi. A way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for peaceful coexistence between two parties in spite of differences or unresolved disputes. ( from 19th c.) 2009, Karen Armstrong, The Case for God, Vintage 2010, p. 53:
A modus vivendi is a way for parties to tolerate each other and work towards a settlement by laying down the basis of a method of living together with a problem or bridging over some difficulty pending a permanent settlement.
May 21, 2024 · modus vivendi (plural modi vivendi) A way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for peaceful coexistence between two parties in spite of differences or unresolved disputes. [from 19th c.]
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun modus vivendi. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Modus vivendi is a Latin phrase meaning “way of living.” It is an informal agreement between parties to exist together peacefully. Modus vivendi may exist between employers and workers or church and the state.
Feb 8, 2019 · modus vivendi (n.) "mode of living," especially a working agreement between contending parties, 1844, Latin, literally "way of living or getting along" (see modus ). Modus vivendi is any temporary compromise that enables parties to carry on pending settlement of a dispute that would otherwise paralyse their activities.
