livelihood livelihood /ˈlaɪvliːˌhʊd/

noun

1. () The financial means whereby one lives  ( keep , sustenance , bread and butter , livelihood , living , support )
   the financial means whereby one lives
    Each child was expected to pay for their keep
   each child was expected to pay for their keep
    He applied to the state for support
   he applied to the state for support
    He could no longer earn his own livelihood
   he could no longer earn his own livelihood