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Livelihood: meaning, definitions and examples

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livelihood

 

[ ˈlīvlēˌho͝od ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

source of income

Livelihood refers to the means of earning a living or supporting oneself and one's family. It encompasses the activities, professions, or sources of income that sustain an individual or a group.

Synonyms

employment, income, occupation

Examples of usage

  • Farmers rely on agriculture as their livelihood.
  • She works multiple jobs to ensure a stable livelihood for her family.

Translations

Translations of the word "livelihood" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meio de subsistência

🇮🇳 रोज़गार

🇩🇪 Lebensunterhalt

🇮🇩 mata pencaharian

🇺🇦 засоби до існування

🇵🇱 środki do życia

🇯🇵 生計

🇫🇷 subsistance

🇪🇸 sustento

🇹🇷 geçim kaynağı

🇰🇷 생계

🇸🇦 معيشة

🇨🇿 živobytí

🇸🇰 obživa

🇨🇳 生计

🇸🇮 preživetje

🇮🇸 lífsviðurværi

🇰🇿 күнкөріс

🇬🇪 სიცოცხლის საშუალება

🇦🇿 dolanışıq

🇲🇽 sustento

Etymology

The word 'livelihood' originated from the Old English word 'līflād,' which meant 'course of life' or 'means of living.' Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the means by which one earns a living. The concept of livelihood has been central to human societies throughout history, reflecting the importance of sustenance and survival.

See also: enliven, live, liveliness, lively, liver, livestock, livestream, living, nonliving.

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Position #9,733 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.