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Livelihood

Definition:

Livelihood is the means by which a person earns a living or supports their basic needs.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - The work or occupation that provides a source of income for a person or a way to sustain their livelihood.

Example Sentence: The fishing industry is the main livelihood for many in this coastal town.

Sense 2:

Noun - The means or resources that are necessary to maintain a particular standard of living.

Example Sentence: The sudden loss of his job threatened his family's livelihood.

Sense 3:

Noun - A person's subsistence or quality of life.

Example Sentence: The NGO's mission is to improve the livelihoods of marginalized communities.

Sense 4:

Noun - Livelihood can also refer to one's overall career or profession.

Example Sentence: After obtaining her degree in medicine, she pursued a career in healthcare as her livelihood.

Sense 5:

Noun - Livelihood can be used to describe the financial support provided to someone.

Example Sentence: His parents' financial support became his only livelihood during his college years.