Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.
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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a way of earning money in order to live
See words that rhyme with livelihood Spanish Central: Translation of livelihood Nglish: Translation of livelihood for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of livelihood for Arabic speakers
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