habitus
/ˈhæ.bɪ.təs/noun
High School
1
Habitude; mode of life; bearing.
2
General appearance.
3
habit
4
the general shape and appearance of the body, usually with reference to weight, adipose distribution, posture, and gait; most often called by the collocation body habitus.
5
The lifestyle, values, dispositions and expectations of particular social groups that are acquired through the activities and experiences of everyday life.
6
The liturgical clothing of monks, nuns and the clerical community, metaphorically referring to the religious mode of life.
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