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wellness

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɛɫnəs// UK //wˈɛlnəs// well·ness

n. the state of being healthy in both your body and your mind. It often refers to the active choices you make to live a better, more balanced life.

n. the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. Often used in commercial or holistic contexts to describe the integration of physical, mental, and spiritual health.


SIMPLE

The company offers a wellness program for all employees.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people visit the mountains to focus on their wellness through hiking and meditation.

COMPLEX

Modern corporate culture increasingly emphasizes employee wellness, recognizing that mental health and physical vitality are directly linked to long-term productivity and job satisfaction.

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From Middle English welnes, welenes. By surface analysis, well + -ness.

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