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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Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kambole Campbell, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Sustainable cocoa projects also can make significant positive differences in the livelihoods of farmers and their families.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The farmers’ quarrels with vampires make sense, especially in smaller cattle herds, where losing even one cow can significantly hurt a farmer’s livelihood.
—Sebastian Stockmaier, Discover Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Trump's talk of downsizing government agencies during a potential second administration could disrupt D.C.'s economy and the livelihoods of local federal employees.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 30 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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livelihood
noun
live·li·hood
ˈlīv-lē-ˌhu̇d
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