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breadwinner

/ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who earns the main or largest share of income for their family.

    - "John is the breadwinner in our family."
    - "Despite being a stay-at-home mom, Sarah still contributes financially as a breadwinner."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with breadwinner
winner , thinner , quitter
Variants
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breadwinner , breadwinners , breadwinning , breadwinnings
Etymology
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The term 'breadwinner' originated in the late 19th century, when the industrial revolution led to an increase in wage labor and the concept of a family's primary earner.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'breadwinner' was popularized during the Industrial Revolution when men were the primary wage earners.

  2. In some cultures, the term 'breadwinner' is used interchangeably with 'provider' or 'head of household'.


Related Concepts
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  1. provider: A person who supplies or maintains something, especially a necessity.

  2. head of household: The person responsible for managing a household, typically the one who earns the most income.


Culture
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The term 'breadwinner' has been used extensively in literature and media to explore societal roles and expectations, particularly regarding gender and family dynamics.

How to Memorize "breadwinner"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person earning a salary and bringing home the majority of the income for their family.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term with the idea of a primary income earner in a family.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Bread' to remember the definition: 'B'ringing 'Revenue 'E'arned 'D'aily for 'W'ife and 'I'ncome 'N'ecessities 'E'arned 'R'esponsibly'.


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