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livelihood

/ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/
noun
  1. A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

    "an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood"

    Similar: living, subsistence, sustenance

  2. Property which brings in an income; an estate.

  3. Liveliness; appearance of life.

Synonymsliving, subsistence, sustenance

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