livelihood
|live/li/hood|
B2
/ˈlaɪvliˌhʊd/
means of living
Etymology
Etymology Information
'livelihood' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'līflād,' where 'līf' meant 'life' and 'lād' meant 'course.'
Historical Evolution
'līflād' transformed into the Middle English word 'livelihood,' and eventually became the modern English word 'livelihood.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'course of life,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'means of securing the necessities of life.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the means of securing the necessities of life.
Farming is his main source of livelihood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39