LIVELIHOOD

[noun] - (the way someone earns) the money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships. [C]They earn their livelihood from farming. [U]For most of the people of the country, a home, clothes and a means of livelihood were pressing concerns. [U]See also living at live (STAY ALIVE).