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livelihoods


Meanings
  • noun

    Means of living or earning a income; a means of sustaining one's life.

    - "Farming is a good livelihood in rural areas."
    - "Many people struggle to find a decent livelihood."

Synonyms

living , subsistence , sustenance
Rhymes
Words rhyming with livelihoods
survivables , revivables , reproducibles
Variants
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livelihood , livelihoods
Etymology
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Middle English: from live + -hood, denoting the state of living.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'livelihood' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

  2. In some parts of the world, livelihoods are still based on traditional occupations such as farming, fishing, and herding.


Related Concepts
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  1. Occupation: A livelihood can be an occupation, a job or a profession.

  2. Economy: Livelihoods are an essential part of the economy, as they represent the income earned by individuals and families.


Culture
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Livelihoods have been a significant theme in literature and art, often portraying the struggles and hardships people face to earn a living. In music, there are numerous songs about livelihoods and the challenges they present.

How to Memorize "livelihoods"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person earning a living through their work or occupation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'livelihood' with the idea of earning a means to sustain life.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lives' to remember the meaning: L - Livelihoods, I - Income, V - Vital, E - Essential.


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