Livelihood synonyms and antonyms

līv'lē-ho͝od'

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living
The condition or action of maintaining life:
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subsistence
(Philos.) The status of something that exists in itself as an individual whole
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business
(Informal) Strong verbal criticism; scolding:
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sustenance
Sustenance is nourishment or support.
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maintenance
Means of support or livelihood:
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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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occupation
The military government exercising control over an occupied nation or territory.
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resources
Plural form of resource
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keep
The means by which one is supported:
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profession
The definition of a profession is a job, or what you do for a living.
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trade
(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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alimentation
Nourishment; nutrition
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alimony
(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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bread
(Slang) Money
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support
The provision of money or the necessities of life:
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upkeep
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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career
The definition of career is what you do for a living and how you advance through a profession or company.
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employment
The definition of employment is the number or percentage of people who have jobs.
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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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circumstances
Plural form of circumstance
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job
An operation done to improve one's appearance, or the result of such an operation. Often used in combination:
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means
That by which something is done or obtained; agency
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craft
Skill in deceiving or underhanded planning; guile; slyness
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Livelihood Sentence Examples

  • Their rule was that they had to earn their livelihood, and must not beg.

  • He went to Brussels, where for nearly thirty years he earned a scanty livelihood by his writings.

  • He endured great hardships, but secured a livelihood by teaching and writing.

  • Fishing and hunting are the most important sources of livelihood.

  • These sons of poor peasants, artisans or tradesmen are already disposed to narrow fanaticism, and generally take up study as a means of livelihood rather than from genuine religious interest.

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