real-life

[ ree-uhl-lahyf, reel- ]
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adjective
  1. existing or happening in reality: real-life drama.

Origin of real-life

1
First recorded in 1830–40

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British Dictionary definitions for real life

real life

noun
    • actual human life, as lived by real people, esp contrasted with the lives of fictional or fantasy characters: miracles don't happen in real life

    • (as modifier): a real-life mystery

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