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subsistence subsistence /səbˈsɪs.təns/ noun [U] FORMAL
1 F0 the state of having what you need in order to stay alive, but no more: » The money is intended to provide a basic subsistence and should not be paid to someone who receives other income.» The family were living at subsistence level.Thesaurus+: ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Tolerating and enduringThesaurus+: ↑Life and living2 F0 enough money or food to keep yourself alive Thesaurus+: ↑Coping and not coping , ↑Dealing with things or people , ↑Tolerating and enduring |