life expectancy
/ˈlaɪf ɪkspektənsi/noun
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जीवन प्रत्याशा, औसत आयु
Core word
noun
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[U, C]
the number of years that a person is likely to live, or the average age that people in a particular place are likely to reach
जीवन प्रत्याशा, औसत आयु
- Life expectancy in India has risen steadily since independence.
- Women usually have a higher life expectancy than men.
- Better healthcare has raised life expectancy in many villages.
+ 2 more examples
- The life expectancy of people in the region is about seventy years.
- Smoking reduces life expectancy.