lifeworld

/ˈlaɪfˌwɜrld/
noun
  1. The world of lived experience as perceived by an individual or group, including personal, social, and cultural aspects.
    • The novel explores the lifeworld of a teenager growing up in a small town.
    • Immigrants often experience a shift in their lifeworld when moving to a new country.
    • Philosophers study how our lifeworld shapes the way we understand reality.