livelihood

[ lahyv-lee-hood ]

noun

1. a means of supporting one's existence, especially financially or vocationally; living:

   to earn a livelihood as a tenant farmer.

   Synonyms: subsistence, sustenance

livelihood

/ ˈlaɪvlɪˌhʊd /

noun

1. occupation or employment

Word History and Origins

Origin of livelihood¹

before 1000; earlier liveliod, livelihod, alteration (by reanalysis as lively + -hood; compare obsolete livelihood liveliness) of Middle English livelod, Old English līflād conduct of life, way of life ( life, lode, load )

Example Sentences

Sarah Walsh from Cornwall was at the march and told the BBC that pollution in the sea "affects my livelihood directly" as an open-water swimming coach.

From BBC

“Instead, Mr. Johnston has worked as a handyman for the last two years — an obvious far cry from his actual expertise and livelihood in film and television,” Woodward wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

Johnston has "essentially been blacklisted by Hollywood" and "has worked as a handyman for the last two years – an obvious far cry from his actual expertise and livelihood in film and television", Mr Woodward argued.

From BBC

Marco Penge, a 26-year-old pro from Horsham in Sussex, was completing his first full year on the DP World Tour and playing for his livelihood.

From BBC

However, as Sir Michael is dead and therefore no longer has a livelihood to protect, the debate in this case is more about whether or not it is ethical to have him say things he never said in real life, and also whether AI versions of real hosts is something listeners even want.

From BBC

Related Words

• employment
• income
• living
• subsistence
• sustenance