Sustenance: meaning, definitions and examples

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sustenance

[ ˈsʌst(ə)nəns ]

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daily life

Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.

Synonyms

food, nourishment, nutrition

Examples of usage

He needed sustenance after a long day of work.
She found sustenance in the simple joys of life.

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survival

The maintaining of someone or something in life or existence.

Synonyms

livelihood, maintenance, support

Examples of usage

The tribe relied on hunting for sustenance.
The charity provided sustenance for the homeless.

Translations

Translations of the word "sustenance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sustento

🇮🇳 भोजन

🇩🇪 Lebensunterhalt

🇮🇩 penghidupan

🇺🇦 харчування

🇵🇱 utrzymanie

🇯🇵 生命維持

🇫🇷 subsistance

🇪🇸 sustento

🇹🇷 geçim

🇰🇷 생계

🇸🇦 إعالة

🇨🇿 obživa

🇸🇰 živobytie

🇨🇳 生计

🇸🇮 preživljanje

🇮🇸 viðurværi

🇰🇿 тіршілік ету

🇬🇪 არსებობა

🇦🇿 dolananlıq

🇲🇽 sustento

Word origin

The word 'sustenance' originated from the Latin word 'sustentare' which means 'to sustain'. It was first used in the 14th century in English literature. The concept of sustenance has always been crucial for human survival, with ancient civilizations emphasizing the importance of food and nourishment for health and well-being.