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livelihood

[ lahyv-lee-hood ]

noun

  1. a means of supporting one's existence, especially financially or vocationally; living:

    to earn a livelihood as a tenant farmer.

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livelihood

/ ˈ±ô²¹Éª±¹±ôɪˌ³óÊŠ»å /

noun

  1. occupation or employment
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of livelihood1

before 1000; earlier liveliod, livelihod, alteration (by reanalysis as lively + -hood; compare obsolete livelihood liveliness) of Middle English livelod, Old English ±ôÄ«´Ú±ôÄå»å conduct of life, way of life ( life, lode, load )
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Those sportsmen brought dissent where it needed to be heard: in the face of power, during their brightest moments, at risk to their livelihoods.

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But India has fiercely protected it, citing food security, livelihoods and interests of millions of small farmers.

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“No one feels particularly scared for his livelihood, but I do think it’s bull—,†the source said.

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He sent their "deepest possible sympathy" to those who had lost loved ones, homes or livelihoods.

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“We’re prepared to take all steps to defend our clients and communities who really look to these rules to protect their health and their livelihood.â€

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A person’s livelihood is their means of supporting existence, especially financially or vocationally. Do you know the difference between livelihood, living, and maintenance? Find out on .

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