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breadwinning Meaning & Definition

What Does Breadwinning Mean?

Breadwinning is used as a noun meaning The earning of a household's primary income.

Breadwinning Definition (Noun)

  1. The earning of a household's primary income.

Synonyms of Breadwinning

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Word Forms & Grammar

breadwinning (uncountable)

Origin of Breadwinning

From bread +‎ winning. Compare West Frisian breawinning (“livelihood”), Dutch broodwinning (“profession”).

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