English / word
livelihood
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A means of securing the necessities of life; income or employment supporting oneself.; A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
a means of securing the necessities of life; the work that provides income to support oneself and family
A means of securing the necessities of life.
In context
01
Many coastal families depend on shrimp farming for their livelihood.
02
Fishing is their main source of livelihood.
Synonyms
occupation,income,employment
Antonyms
unemployment,poverty,joblessness
Collocations
earn a livelihood,source of livelihood,means of livelihood