subsistence
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The minimum amount of food and resources needed to stay alive, especially through one's own farming or hunting.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The family lived on _____ farming, growing just enough to survive."
Answer: subsistence
In your own words, what does "subsistence" mean?
The minimum amount of food and resources needed to stay alive, especially through one's own farming or hunting.
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