livelihood
Translation
livelihood, living, subsistence
Examples
Fishing is his main livelihood.
Fishing is his main livelihood.
Many people lost their livelihood.
Many people lost their livelihood.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) livelihood a person's means of securing the necessities of life Fishing is his main livelihood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: living, income, subsistence, occupation
Etymology
From Old English *līflād* 'course of life', from *līf* 'life' + *lād* 'course'. The '-hood' suffix was added later by analogy.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the means for your 'life' during your adult-'hood'. It's how you make a living.