This noun denotes one's way of life, the habitual pattern of conduct and behavior that defines a person. In Acts 26:4, Paul refers to his manner of life from youth, his well-known lifestyle as a devout Pharisee. The term emphasizes observable conduct over an extended period, the public face of one's existence. The French manière de vivre captures this perfectly—not just living but the manner of it. Jewish inscriptions use this word with the modifier "virtuous" (enaretos), showing it was a recognized category for evaluating character.