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livelihood

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/suʃˈtẽtu/sus·ten·to

Definition

1

That which serves to maintain life; food, financial resources necessary to live.

Usage examples

“Farming provided their main livelihood.”
“He lost his livelihood in the economic crisis.”

Common combinations

earn a livingfamily sustenancemeans of sustenanceseek sustenance