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livelihood

noun

ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

Meaning

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.

Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.

Fishing is their main source of livelihood.

Fishing is the main livelihood of the villagers.

income, occupation, employment, living, subsistence, sustenance, job

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income, occupation, employment

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living, subsistence, income, occupation

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income, living, occupation, sustenance, job

unemployment, poverty, idleness

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unemployment, poverty, idleness

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unemployment, poverty

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unemployment, poverty

earn livelihood, source of livelihood, sustainable livelihood, means of livelihood, secure livelihood, traditional livelihood, main livelihood

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earn livelihood, source of livelihood, sustainable livelihood

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means of livelihood, secure livelihood, traditional livelihood, main livelihood

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

a shiny surface or an explanation of a word or phrase

the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting

a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items

a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia

an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps