livelihood Meaning & Definition
What Does Livelihood Mean?
As a noun, livelihood means A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income). It can also mean Property which brings in an income; an estate.
Quick Facts About Livelihood
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlaɪvlihʊd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | support, keep and sustenance |
| Plural | livelihoods |
Livelihood Definition (Noun)
- A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).
an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain / win a good livelihood by the sweat of one's brow
- Property which brings in an income; an estate.
- Liveliness; appearance of life.
- The course of someone's life; a person's lifetime, or their manner of living; conduct, behaviour.
Synonyms of Livelihood
Livelihood synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Livelihood
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Livelihood in a Sentence
an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain / win a good livelihood by the sweat of one's brow
an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood
Word Forms & Grammar
livelihood (countable and uncountable, plural livelihoods)
Words That Rhyme With Livelihood
Origin of Livelihood
From Middle English liflode, from Old English līflād (“course of life, conduct”), from līf (“life”) + lād (“course, journey”), later altered under the influence of lively, -hood. Compare life, lode.
How to Pronounce Livelihood
Livelihood is pronounced //ˈlaɪvlihʊd// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Livelihood
What part of speech is livelihood?
Livelihood is a noun.
What is another word for livelihood?
Close synonyms of livelihood are support, keep and sustenance. See the full list of livelihood synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of livelihood?
The plural of livelihood is livelihoods.