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subsistence Definition and Meaning in English (subsistence definition)

noun
Synonyms:livelihoodsustenanceexistence
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Subsistence definition: Subsistence refers to the minimum resources necessary to support life, often at a basic or bare level.

Definitions of Subsistence

  1. 1noun

    Subsistence refers to the minimum resources necessary to support life, often at a basic or bare level.

Example Sentences

“Many families in rural areas live at a subsistence level.”

“They struggled for their daily subsistence.”

“The small farm provided only a subsistence living.”

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infinitivesubsist
adjectivesubsistent

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Subsistence definition: Subsistence refers to the minimum resources necessary to support life, often at a basic or bare level.
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'Subsistence' translates to 'subsistence' in English. Subsistence definition: Subsistence refers to the minimum resources necessary to support life, often at a basic or bare level.
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