livelihood
noun
live·li·hood
ˈlīv-lē-ˌhu̇d 
1
: means of support or subsistence (see subsistence sense 2)
The villagers' main livelihood is fishing.
2
obsolete
: the quality or state of being lively
Examples of livelihood in a Sentence
Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Overall, the locals in Osceola County are largely motivated by the issues that directly affect their livelihoods.
—Alec Mork and Mikia Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
And whether their own livelihood and sense of security is worth such a risk.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Suddenly, their livelihood is gone, and the screen goes black.
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for livelihood
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livelihood. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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livelihood
noun
live·li·hood
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