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Livelihood

/lˈaɪvliˌhʊd/
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(noun) A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).

How is livelihood in America these day?
The two felt the pressing necessity of earning a livelihood.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many people in the coastal village depend on fishing for their ____ and their primary source of income.

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