Livelihood

Quick meaning: Livelihood is a noun meaning A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

Meaning

A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

More Meanings

1. (now rare) Property which brings in an income; an estate.
2. (obsolete) Liveliness; appearance of life.
3. (obsolete) The course of someone's life; a person's lifetime, or their manner of living; conduct, behaviour.

Example Sentences

But now when Philtra ſaw my lands decay, And former liuelod fayle, ſhe left me quight[…].

an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain / win a good livelihood by the sweat of one's brow

The legal profession believes that client choice is the best way of ensuring standards remain high, because a lawyer's livelihood depends upon their reputation.

And now he’s dead, and left her a widow, and she is staying here; and we are racking our brains to find out some way of helping her to a livelihood without parting her from her child.

Word Forms

• livelihoods
• livelod

Synonyms for livelihood

Depending on context, synonyms include living, subsistence, sustenance, support, keep, bread and butter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include support, sustenance, keep, living, bread and butter, supply.

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