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Definition of midlife

midlife

/ˈmɪd.laɪf/
mid · life
Plural:midlives
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Adjective:midlife
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• adjective

1

Relating to or occurring in the central period of a person's life.

Example

"Many professionals consider a midlife career change to pursue their lifelong passions."

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• noun

1

The central period of a person's life, typically between the ages of forty and sixty.

Example

"She decided to return to university in midlife to study architecture."

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• Nearby Words

midland
midlander
midlands
midlife
midlifer
midline
midmonth

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midlife. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midlife
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