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real–life
adjective
: happening in the real world rather than in a story : happening in the real life of someone
Full Definition of REAL-LIFE
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations <real–life problems> <real–life drama>
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First Known Use of REAL-LIFE
1838
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