livelihood

noun

live·li·hood ˈlīv-lē-ˌhu̇d

Synonyms of livelihood next

: means of support or subsistence (see subsistence sense 2)

The villagers' main livelihood is fishing.

obsolete : the quality or state of being lively

Examples of livelihood in a Sentence

Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.

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Kucera acknowledged that not every big company executive wants personal protection as some individuals simply feel their livelihoods don't pose a direct risk to themselves or those in their orbit. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 About 35 percent of the community relies on Main Street shops and small businesses for their livelihood. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024 Remember, creators are counting on deals for their livelihood. —

Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 By doing this, the brand is combatting the harms of fast fashion by rebalancing the carbon cycle, improving soil health, protecting watersheds, and supporting American farmer livelihoods. —

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