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livelihood

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Synonyms & Antonyms of livelihood

a way of earning money in order to live

Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for livelihood

business,
enterprise,
field,
living,
métier
(also metier),
racket
[slang]

calling,
employment,
game,
lay,
line,
occupation,
profession,
trade,
vocation,
work

call,
lifework

assignment,
engagement,
gig,
mission

art,
craft,
handcraft,
handicraft

appointment,
berth,
billet,
office,
place,
position,
post,
situation

duty,
function,
job,
load,
task,
workload

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for livelihood

avocation,
hobby,
pursuit

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“Livelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livelihood. Accessed 7 Oct. 2022.

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The first known use of livelihood was in the 14th century

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