
Livelihood
Economic Importance
Emphasizes personal economic stability necessary for survival.

After the factory closed, he struggled to find a new livelihood.
Potential Loss
Used in contexts concerning the risk of losing one's income.

The new regulations could endanger the fishermen's livelihoods.
Source Variation
Refers to a variety of ways a person can earn money.

She made her livelihood through writing and public speaking.
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CareerEmployJobOccupationProfessionSubsistenceSustenanceTradeVocation
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