livelihood
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What are other ways to say livelihood? A person’s livelihood is their means of supporting existence, especially financially or vocationally. Do you know the difference between livelihood, living, and maintenance? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
Etymology
Origin of livelihood
before 1000; earlier liveliod, livelihod, alteration (by reanalysis as lively + -hood; compare obsolete livelihood liveliness) of Middle English livelod, Old English līflād conduct of life, way of life ( life, lode, load )
Example Sentences
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Weavers and bank tellers feared for their livelihoods at the time, but the Industrial Revolution led to significantly more hiring in the textile sector, and banks increased employment after ATMs were introduced.
The authors said for too long the group has been ignored but "are an essential part of people's livelihoods".
From BBC
Elmer Rice’s “The Adding Machine,” an expressionist classic on automation and worker insecurity, speaks directly to an age in which livelihoods are threatened by AI innovation.
From Los Angeles Times
In other words, the economy has been creating work, but not the kind that transforms livelihoods.
From BBC
Gulf states have repeatedly warned the U.S. about the risk of further escalation in an industry crucial to their livelihoods and the world economy.
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