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Livelihood synonyms

līv'lē-ho͝od'

The condition or action of maintaining life:

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The military government exercising control over an occupied nation or territory.

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(Informal) Strong verbal criticism; scolding:

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Plural form of resource

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The definition of employment is the number or percentage of people who have jobs.

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The definition of career is what you do for a living and how you advance through a profession or company.

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subsistence (related)

Inherency; as, the subsistence of qualities in bodies.

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The definition of maintenance is providing support or upkeep to something.

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Bread is a slang word for money.

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bread and butter

(Idiomatic) That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.

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Something, especially food, that sustains life or health:

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That by which something is done or obtained; agency

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pastoralist (related)

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economic-development (related)

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food-supply (related)

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rural-economy (related)

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subsistence farming (related)

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agro-pastoralists (related)

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The definition of a profession is a job, or what you do for a living.

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(Uncountable, UK) The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.

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fun (antonym)

The definition of fun is something that brings pleasure, joy or playfulness.

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entertainment (antonym)

An entertaining or being entertained

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Nourishment; nutrition

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(Law) An allowance for support made under court order to a divorced person by the former spouse, usually the chief provider during the marriage. Alimony may also be granted without a divorce, as between legally separated persons.

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The provision of money or the necessities of life:

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The act of keeping up buildings, equipment, etc.; maintenance

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money (related)

Any substance or article used as money, as bank notes, checks, etc.

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quality-of-life (related)

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Plural form of circumstance

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Skill in deceiving or underhanded planning; guile; slyness

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An operation done to improve one's appearance, or the result of such an operation. Often used in combination:

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The means by which one is supported:

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Find another word for livelihood. In this page you can discover 32 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for livelihood, like: living, occupation, business, resources, employment, career, subsistence, maintenance, bread, bread and butter and sustenance.