English for Students

Modus Vivendi

What is the meaning of Modus Vivendi?

First, let’s deal with the pronunciation of this Latin expression. The Mod rhymes with load, showed and toad and the u that follows is like the a in China. The first I is like the i in kit, bit and sit, while the second i is like the ee in see, bee and fee. The e in ven sounds like the e in set, bet and pet. The main stress is one the second syllable of vivend. This is just one of the ways of pronouncing the word. A Modus Vivendi is a practical arrangement which allows two people who have a difference of opinion about something. To work or live together while waiting for their dispute to be settled this arrangement is usud temporary. ]

• In order to complete the project on time, a Modus Vivendi was achieved between the two countries.

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