noun
- means of securing the necessities of life; ways of earning money to support oneself or one’s family
Usage: plural form of livelihood
Examples
- Many farmers lost their livelihoods during the drought.
- The factory closure threatened the livelihoods of hundreds of workers.
- Small business owners depend on tourism for their livelihoods.
- The hurricane destroyed fishing boats and ruined coastal livelihoods.
- Education programs help people develop new livelihoods.
- Traditional livelihoods in the village include farming and weaving.