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livelihood

/ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/

noun

Meaning

  • A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

    "an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood"

  • Property which brings in an income; an estate.

  • Liveliness; appearance of life.

  • The course of someone's life; a person's lifetime, or their manner of living; conduct, behaviour.

Synonyms

living,
subsistence,
sustenance