livelihood
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What are other ways to say livelihood? A person’s livelihood is their means of supporting existence, especially financially or vocationally. Do you know the difference between livelihood, living, and maintenance? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Etymology
Origin of livelihood
before 1000; earlier liveliod, livelihod, alteration (by reanalysis as lively + -hood; compare obsolete livelihood liveliness) of Middle English livelod, Old English līflād conduct of life, way of life ( life, lode, load )
Example Sentences
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The alternative—living elsewhere—meant being cut off from their livelihoods and economic opportunity.
With security holding, many Libyans are more focused on their livelihoods.
From Barron's
Farmers are fearful that they could lose their livelihoods altogether as other countries take action and stop the import of South African animal products.
From BBC
However they are still making the AI-designed pieces, "because it's their livelihood".
From Barron's
Winter Olympians have made livelihoods out of braving the conditions that most of us loathe.
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