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subsistence

/səbˈsɪstəns/

subsistencenoun

subsistences

Translations

Farming was their main source of subsistence.

Сельское хозяйство было их основным источником пропитания.

средства к существованию

He worked multiple jobs to ensure his subsistence.

Он работал на нескольких работах, чтобы обеспечить себе средства к существованию.

The family struggled to maintain their subsistence.

Семья изо всех сил пыталась поддерживать своё существование.

Additional translations

Definitions

The means by which one maintains life, especially a minimal level of food, clothing, and shelter necessary for survival.

The villagers relied on farming and fishing for their subsistence.

The state of existing or continuing in existence.

The subsistence of the ancient ruins is a testament to the civilization that once thrived there.

Synonyms

subsistenceadjective

/səbˈsɪstəns/

Attributive use of the noun (e.g., 'subsistence farming'); not normally gradable

Definitions

Relating to or providing only the minimum of food and other necessities required to sustain life.

In many rural areas, families depend on subsistence agriculture for their daily meals.

Synonyms