C1nounworkmoney
US/ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/
UK/ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/
the way you earn the money you need to live
In context
Fishing is the main livelihood for many families along the central coast.
The floods destroyed thousands of homes and livelihoods.
Street vendors fear the new rules will threaten their livelihoods.
Words that go with livelihood
verb + noun
- earn a livelihoodmake enough money to liveMany villagers earn a livelihood from fishing.
- lose their livelihoodsno longer be able to earn a livingThousands of fishermen could lose their livelihoods after the oil spill.
noun + preposition
- source of livelihoodthe work or activity that gives someone incomeFarming is the main source of livelihood for the region.
adjective + noun
- sustainable livelihoodsways of earning a living that can last long-termThe project helps families build sustainable livelihoods in rural areas.