livelihood

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/

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Noun

Singular livelihood

Plural livelihoods

1. (countable & uncountable) Someone's livelihood is how they support themselves, usually related to jobs and money.

   The livelihoods of the farmers were destroyed when the drought came.

   His livelihood depends on tourism.