Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun modus_vivendi

2 senses of modus vivendi

Sense 1
modus vivendi -- (a temporary accommodation of a disagreement between parties pending a permanent settlement)
       => accommodation -- (a settlement of differences; "they reached an accommodation with Japan")

Sense 2
life style, life-style, lifestyle, modus vivendi -- (a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes)
       => manner, mode, style, way, fashion -- (how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion")