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livelihood [livelihoods]▼◼◼◼(means of supporting oneself)
noun
[UK: ˈlaɪ.vlɪ.hʊd] [US: ˈlaɪ.vli.ˌhʊd]

breadwinner [breadwinners]▼◼◼◻(primary income-earner in a household)
noun
[UK: ˈbre.dwɪ.nə(r)] [US: ˈbre.ˌdwɪ.nər]

meal ticket▼◼◻◻(an exploited source of income or livelihood)
noun