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livelyhood


Meanings
  • noun

    Means a means of earning a living or making a livelihood


Variants
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livelihood , livelihoods
Etymology
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Derived from the old English word 'līf' meaning life and 'hood' meaning protection or shelter.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'livelihood' was first used in the English language during the late 15th century.

  2. In some regions, the term 'livelihood' is still used interchangeably with the term 'occupation'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Livelihood security: A state of financial security and the ability to meet one's basic needs.

  2. Livelihood skills: Skills required to earn a living, such as carpentry, farming, or teaching.


Culture
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The term 'livelihood' has been used extensively in literature and art to represent the struggle for survival and the pursuit of wealth. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'Oliver Twist', the term is used to describe Oliver's desperate search for food and shelter.

How to Memorize "livelyhood"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person working hard to earn a living, providing for their family.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term with the idea of earning a living and providing for oneself and one's family.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Life Hood', representing the idea of a means of earning a living and protecting one's life.


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