Plural of livelihood
regular plural
The plural of livelihood is livelihoods.
Forms of livelihood
| Singular | livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | livelihoods |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Livelihoods in a sentence
- Wood remains one of Africa’s most vital natural resources, supporting livelihoods, economic development and industrial growth across the continent.2026 June 12, Jane Mutune, Peter Minang, “Building a resilient wood-based bioeconomy in Africa”, in Forest News. From the entry wood
- This approach plays fast and loose with ordinary people's livelihoods.2017 March 27, “The Observer view on triggering article 50: As Britain hurtles towards the precipice, truth and democracy are in short…. From the entry jingoistic
- Water and land for the Ts'kw'aylaxw are undeniably linked and epitomize the livelihoods, culture, and spirit of the band.2013, Jessica Stephens-Whale, An Account of Ts‘kw’aylaxw Philosophy and Use of Water in the Central Interior of British Columbia…. From the entry Stl'atl'imxets
- This coffee is produced by a group of women in the Kgalgadi district who sell it to improve their livelihoods.2011, Segametsi Ditshebo Maruapula, Karen Chapman-Novakofski, “Botswana”, in Sari Edelstein, editor, Food, Cuisine, and Cultural…. From the entry motlopi
- From an ideological perspective, rural productive life was glorified, while the urban luftgeschaeft, non-productive livelihoods such as commerce, was constantly criticized.2011, Hizky Shoham, “Of Other Cinematic Spaces: Urban Zionism in Early Hebrew Cinema”, in Israel Studies Review, page 131. From the entry luftgeschaeft
Meaning of livelihood
- noun A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).
- noun Property which brings in an income; an estate.
- noun Liveliness; appearance of life.
Questions about the plural of livelihood
- What is the plural of livelihood?
- The plural of livelihood is livelihoods.
- Is livelihood countable?
- Livelihood is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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