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.
Recent Examples on the Web
No longer do women athletes have to rely solely on men in business to make decisions about their livelihoods, a problem that repeatedly sunk women’s sports just two decades earlier.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Last year, wildfires forced mass evacuations across Greece, threatening the livelihoods of locals who depend on summer visitors.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 20 June 2024
In 2020, the fires destroyed unique habitats and wrecked the livelihoods of many of the Pantanal’s diverse indigenous communities.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN, 14 June 2024
Thus far, much of the resistance to the spread of AI has come from watchdog groups, concerned citizens, and creators worried about their livelihood.
—Brian Merchant, The Atlantic, 12 June 2024
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Last year, wildfires forced mass evacuations across Greece, threatening the livelihoods of locals who depend on summer visitors.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 20 June 2024
In 2020, the fires destroyed unique habitats and wrecked the livelihoods of many of the Pantanal’s diverse indigenous communities.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN, 14 June 2024
Thus far, much of the resistance to the spread of AI has come from watchdog groups, concerned citizens, and creators worried about their livelihood.
—Brian Merchant, The Atlantic, 12 June 2024
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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livelihood. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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livelihood
noun
live·li·hood
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