Livelihood (Noun)
Meaning
The financial means whereby one lives; "each child was expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state for support"; "he could no longer earn his own livelihood".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The loss of her job threatened her livelihood and forced her to reevaluate her financial situation.
- Many people in the village rely on fishing as their primary source of livelihood.
- The government's new policies have made it difficult for small business owners to maintain their livelihood.
- After the natural disaster, many residents struggled to regain their livelihood and rebuild their homes.
- The charity organization provided financial support to help the refugees establish a new livelihood in their host country.