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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The Taliban government acknowledged that the ban was not a "sustainable and long-term solution" without alternative livelihoods and economic support for farmers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Roy has promised to keep more Angelenos housed and protect their livelihoods through “affirmative litigation” — suits brought against slumlords and exploitative corporations under the state’s Unfair Competition Law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Countless farmers, daily-wage earners and small vendors have similarly been forced to either sacrifice their livelihoods or endure the risk of stepping outside.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
For Weber, that amounts to “treating peoples’ livelihoods as collateral damage.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Most people in the Protectorate drew their livelihoods from the Bog.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
