livelihood
nounUK /ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/
US /ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/
The way a person earns money to live.
Fishing is the livelihood of many people in this village.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The job or work someone does to support themselves.
She lost her livelihood when the factory closed.
3. The money or resources needed to stay alive.
The drought threatened the livelihood of local farmers.
4. A way of supporting life; means of living.
Tourism provides a livelihood for many families on the coast.