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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Hotels are capping water usage to 100 liters per bed a day in response to the scarcity, while residents are trying to balance water consumption with sustaining their livelihood tied to agriculture.
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Will Daniel, Fortune Europe, 10 July 2024
With 15 essays written by various writers and edited by Sybil Kein, the lives of Creole people are examined through the lens of their folklore, art, music, livelihoods, literature, language, and more.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 10 July 2024
The Caribbean nation of about 3 million managed to escape a direct hit of Beryl’s Category 4 winds and rains on Thursday, but many rural residents have lost their entire livelihoods.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 July 2024
Fauci, Offit, Hotez, Howard and other responsible scientists are placing their livelihoods, reputations and even their safety on the line to bring the facts to the American public.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
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Will Daniel, Fortune Europe, 10 July 2024
With 15 essays written by various writers and edited by Sybil Kein, the lives of Creole people are examined through the lens of their folklore, art, music, livelihoods, literature, language, and more.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 10 July 2024
The Caribbean nation of about 3 million managed to escape a direct hit of Beryl’s Category 4 winds and rains on Thursday, but many rural residents have lost their entire livelihoods.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 July 2024
Fauci, Offit, Hotez, Howard and other responsible scientists are placing their livelihoods, reputations and even their safety on the line to bring the facts to the American public.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2024
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live·li·hood
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