livelihood

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/
US: /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/

  1. The way you earn money to live.

    1. Fishing is their main livelihood.
    2. Many people lost their livelihood due to the factory closure affecting the town's livelihood.

  2. The means of supporting oneself; the necessities of life.

    1. She works hard for her family's livelihood.
    2. Sustainable agriculture is crucial for ensuring the livelihood of future generations in the region.

Synonyms

occupation subsistence work living employment way of life job

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "livelihood" in English means: The way you earn money to live., The means of supporting oneself; the necessities of life..

The phonetic transcription of "livelihood" is /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ in British English and /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "livelihood": occupation, subsistence, work, living, employment, way of life, job.

Example usage of "livelihood": "Fishing is their main livelihood.". More examples on the page.