Synonyms of livelihood

livelihood

noun

as in living

a way of earning money in order to live

Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.

Related Words

• living
• employment
• business
• trade
• enterprise
• profession
• job
• occupation
• work
• vocation
• game
• field
• racket
• métier
• mission
• situation
• calling
• lifework
• art
• engagement
• lay
• line
• assignment
• handicraft
• position
• gig
• craft
• office
• call
• duty
• function
• task
• handcraft
• place
• workload
• load
• post
• berth
• appointment
• billet

Dissimilar Words

• pursuit
• hobby
• avocation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of livelihood

Today, when advocates of the oppressed workers from 100 years ago raise concerns about the historic deprivation of miners, some locals perceive it as a threat to their current livelihoods. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Earlier this month, the 48-year-old responded to Yayo’s comments during his appearance on The Breakfast Club, highlighting Yayo and other G-Unit affiliates’ seeming reliance on 50 Cent for their livelihood. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 July 2026

But legal reforms have also made a huge difference, creating safety nets for women who previously had to depend on their husbands’ livelihoods. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Coupled with the lingering problems from last year’s dry winter, some farmers say their livelihood in the fields is literally and figuratively drying up. — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 23 July 2026