💼Livelihood

noun
/ˈlaɪv.li.θʊd/

Meaning

a means of securing the necessities of life; the work that provides income to support oneself and family
A means of securing the necessities of life.
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.

Example Sentences

Fishing is their main source of livelihood.

Fishing is the main livelihood of the villagers.

Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.

Synonyms

living, subsistence, income, occupation, sustenance, job, employment
Entry 1
living, subsistence, income, occupation
Entry 2
income, living, occupation, sustenance, job
Entry 3
income, occupation, employment

Antonyms

unemployment, poverty, idleness
Entry 1
unemployment, poverty
Entry 2
unemployment, poverty
Entry 3
unemployment, poverty, idleness

Collocations

earn livelihood, source of livelihood, sustainable livelihood, means of livelihood, secure livelihood, traditional livelihood, main livelihood
Entry 1
earn livelihood, source of livelihood, sustainable livelihood
Entry 2
means of livelihood, secure livelihood, traditional livelihood, main livelihood

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