LIVELIHOOD Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

livelihood

noun

Definition of livelihood

as in living

a way of earning money in order to live Many fishermen believe that the new regulations threaten their livelihoods.

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Recent Examples of livelihood In Conversation Oleksandr Mykhed remembers how Russia and its war has destroyed Ukrainian books, lives, and livelihoods. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 One of the biggest misconceptions is that sustainability and farmer livelihoods are separate conversations. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 Yes, there are wealthy vineyard owners, but there are also thousands of farmers, small and multigenerational wineries, farmworkers, cellar workers, truck drivers, restaurant and hotel employees whose livelihoods depend on this industry. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026 The animals’ success has delighted conservationists but frustrated some cattle ranchers, whose livelihood can become dinner for the endangered canids. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for livelihood

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Noun

The elderly driver, consumed by guilt, signs his house over to Yu Jie and covers his medical and living costs each month.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Although future cost-of-living adjustments will apply, and the retiree would earn 24 additional checks over those two years, that lower starting benefit is locked in permanently.

— John Csiszar, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of living

Noun

The event was put on in support of Southern California nonprofit Chrysalis, which helps individuals navigate obstacles on their path to meaningful employment.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
Unemployment is low and signals full employment, while stock markets are at or near record highs.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of employment

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Separately, the Dream earlier this year struck an agreement with women’s sports investment firm Monarch Collective to operate their merchandise business.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026
In recent years, business has also benefited from factors outside the company’s control, like a country music resurgence boosting the sale of acoustic guitars and Taylor Swift inspiring more young women to take up the instrument.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

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