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Term: Subsistence

Definition:

Subsistence refers to the state of barely maintaining or supporting oneself or a group at a minimal level, especially in terms of food, shelter, and other basic needs.

Examples:

1. Noun - Basic Needs:

Example: Many families in rural areas rely on subsistence farming to meet their basic needs.

Example: The government needs to prioritize programs that address the subsistence of vulnerable populations.

2. Noun - Survival:

Example: In extreme environments, subsistence becomes the primary concern for explorers.

Example: The documentary highlighted the challenges faced by indigenous tribes to maintain subsistence in their traditional habitats.

3. Adjective - Providing the Bare Minimum:

Example: The meager salary offered by the company allowed for only a subsistence lifestyle.

Example: Despite the economic hardships, they managed to lead a subsistence existence by growing their own crops.

4. Verb - To Sustain at a Minimum Level:

Example: The assistance program aims to subsistence the refugee families until they can become self-sufficient.

Example: The local community came together to subsistence the displaced families after the natural disaster.

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