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livelihood

noun

The financial means whereby one lives

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
L
Ends with
D
Contains
IV
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd

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Definitions

noun

  1. The financial means whereby one lives

    “Each child was expected to pay for their keep”

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Example Sentences

Each child was expected to pay for their keep
He applied to the state for support
He could no longer earn his own livelihood

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