sustentation

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Noun sustentation has 1 sense

sustenance, sustentation, sustainment, maintenance, upkeep - the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment"
--₁ is a kind of support

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Sustentation

Definition:

Noun: the act or process of supporting, nourishing, or sustaining.

Noun: the ability to provide for oneself or others; support.

Noun: the means of sustaining life; nourishment.

Noun: support or maintenance of something, especially an idea or belief.

Sample Sentences:

1. The sustentation of a healthy diet is important for overall well-being.

2. The sustentation of the family was taken care of by the eldest son.

3. His dedication to the arts was evident in his financial sustentation of local theaters.

4. Scarcity of sustentation in the famine-stricken region led to a severe humanitarian crisis.

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