livelihood livelihood /ˈlaɪvliːˌhʊd/
noun
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()
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