Livelihood

noun

/ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/

Word Frequency: 3.2

Definitions

1.nounA means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

"an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood"

2.nounProperty which brings in an income; an estate.

3.nounLiveliness; appearance of life.

4.nounThe course of someone's life; a person's lifetime, or their manner of living; conduct, behaviour.

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