livelihood

Meanings

• noun

  The means by which one earns a living or makes a livelihood.

  - "Farming is my livelihood."
  - "Unemployment threatens people's livelihoods."

• noun

  A person's occupation or means of making a living.

  - "His livelihood depends on the success of his business."
  - "She chose a livelihood in the arts."

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Synonyms

living , subsistence , sustenance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with livelihood
survival , rivalry , rivalry , jubilee , jubilee

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Variants

List of all variants of livelihood that leads to same result
livelihood , livelihoods

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Etymology

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Old English liflīf, from lif 'life' + līf 'livelihood'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'livelihood' has been used in literature since at least the 14th century.

2. In some cultures, the concept of livelihood is closely tied to tradition and community.

3. The pursuit of a livelihood has been a common theme in literature and art throughout history.

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Related Concepts

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1. economy: Livelihood is closely related to the economy as it refers to the means by which individuals and families earn a living and contribute to the overall economic system.

2. occupation: Livelihood is also related to occupation, as one's occupation is often the source of their livelihood.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of livelihood has been explored in various contexts, including the struggle to maintain a livelihood in the face of adversity, the pursuit of a livelihood as a source of personal fulfillment, and the impact of livelihood on societal structures.

How to Memorize "livelihood"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person working in their occupation to earn a living.
   - Visualize the different ways people earn a living, such as farming, working in a factory, or running a business.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'livelihood' with the idea of making a living or earning a wage.
   - Associate the word 'livelihood' with the concept of occupation or work.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'livelihood' is related to the idea of 'life' and 'making a living'.

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