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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the financial means whereby one lives

    “each child was expected to pay for their keep”

In context

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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