viva-, vivi-, vivo-, viv- +
(Latin: life, alive)
2. Protection of animals from cruelty through requirements of humane treatment.
Laws protecting animal rights proscribe certain descriptions of brutal and merciless treatment of animals in medical and scientific research and in the handling of and the slaughter of animals for human consumption.
2. Someone who has refined tastes; especially, any one who enjoys superb food and drink.
2. Fond of feasting, drinking, and good company; sociable.
3. Etymology: from Late Latin convivialis; from Latin convivium, "a feast"; from convivere, "to carouse together"; from com-, "together" + vivere, "to live".
Convivial means "jovial, sociable", and "cheerful"; as in charismatic, except that convivial doesn't necessarily mean personal magnetism; but rather, an ability to enjoy oneself.
2. Anyone who is fond of feasting, drinking, and being with merry company; jovial.
2. The good humor and festivity indulged in during occasions of celebration.
Conviviality is derived from Latin convivium, "banquet"; from com- + vivere, "to live"; so think, "banquet of life".
Opposite of in vitro.
2. A hearty or carefree enjoyment of life.
A motto of St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, New York, USA.
Compromise or living arrangements between people of differing interests. Temporary arrangement between two or more parties to enable them to get along together, pending a full settlement of a dispute.
A few authorities maintain that it should describe only a truce between disputing parties pending settlement of their disagreement.
