livelihood
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/ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/
English
Definitions
noun
- A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).“an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood”
- Property which brings in an income; an estate.
- Liveliness; appearance of life.
- The course of someone's life; a person's lifetime, or their manner of living; conduct, behaviour.
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Synonyms
livingsubsistencesustenancesupportkeepbread and buttersupplyjobincomeupkeepmaintenancerevenuecost-of-livingsurvivorshipsurvivalpursuit