livelihood
noun
a means of supporting one's existence, especially financially or vocationally; living.
livelihoods
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pluralof livelihood.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And some musicians and songwriters are fearful of how these AI deals might affect livelihoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The unrelenting dryness has brought hardship upon cattle ranchers, who say their livelihoods increasingly are under threat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
"A change in a degree can translate to the loss of thousands of lives and livelihoods."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
But residents still struggle to rebuild their livelihoods.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Second, it encourages a healthy fear of humans—discouraging the cubs from wandering onto farms and being shot by farmers protecting their livelihoods.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
