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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This complex coexistence between humans and wildlife requires open-minded, multi-faceted perspectives that aim for sustainable wildlife management while also preserving the livelihoods and customs of local communities.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Those in their early 40s down to teenagers are trying to juggle many responsibilities, from maintaining their livelihood and finances to managing their parents and children.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
That poses an obvious threat for human illustrators and animators, many of whom have long been sounding the alarm against generative AI taking their livelihood.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
The region has long been a symbol of American exclusionary politics and border violence, but Elmaleh's 8x10 view camera approach slows down the process of witnessing and invites us into humanising moments with the many people whose livelihoods are defined by the wall's presence.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Those in their early 40s down to teenagers are trying to juggle many responsibilities, from maintaining their livelihood and finances to managing their parents and children.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
That poses an obvious threat for human illustrators and animators, many of whom have long been sounding the alarm against generative AI taking their livelihood.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
The region has long been a symbol of American exclusionary politics and border violence, but Elmaleh's 8x10 view camera approach slows down the process of witnessing and invites us into humanising moments with the many people whose livelihoods are defined by the wall's presence.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livelihood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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livelihood
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live·li·hood
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