HIGHLIFE

Meaning of HIGHLIFE in English

/ ˈhaɪlaɪf; NAmE / noun

[ U ] a style of dance and music from W Africa influenced by rock and jazz and popular especially in the 1950s and 1960s

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005

HIGHLIFE — noun Date: 1955 dance music of West African origin that combines syncopated African rhythms with elements of jazz
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
HIGHLIFE — /huy"luyf'/ , n. an expensive, glamorous, or elegant style of living. [ 1755-65; HIGH + LIFE ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary
HIGHLIFE — n. luxurious lifestyle, opulent way of life; music style characterized by a quick beat and the use of brass instruments …
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HIGHLIFE — noun Date: 1955 : dance music of West African origin that combines syncopated African rhythms with elements of jazz
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HIGHLIFE — n. Pronunciation: ' h ī - ˌ l ī f Function: noun Date: 1955 : dance music of West African …
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HIGH LIFE — ■ noun 1》 (also high living ) an extravagant social life as enjoyed by the wealthy. 2》 (usu. highlife ) …
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