A lifestyle focused on decluttering personal life and surroundings, emphasizing simplicity, and reducing material possessions to focus on essentials. It incorporates cultural understanding by recognizing and appreciating cultural diversity and similarities in minimalist practices across different societies, reflecting varied perceptions of minimalism in different cultures. It is a way of life that advocates for minimalism as a culture, promoting values such as simplicity, intentionality, and mindfulness in all aspects of life.