livelihood
Translation
livelihood, living, occupation
Examples
Fishing is his main livelihood.
Fishing is his main livelihood.
Many people lost their livelihoods during the crisis.
Many people lost their livelihoods during the crisis.
Grammar Patterns
((to earn one's ~)) to make money to live He earns his livelihood as a carpenter.
((to threaten sb's ~)) to endanger someone's job The new law threatens their livelihood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: living, income, occupation, subsistence
Etymology
From 'live' + the suffix '-hood', which denotes a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the way you 'live' in your neighbor'hood' – the work that supports your life.