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breadwinner

/ˈbrɛdwɪnər/ noun · British & US
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What does breadwinner mean?

noun

A person who earns the money that supports a family or household; a person who is the main source of income for a family or household.

Example

"Her husband was the breadwinner of the family, working long hours to provide for their children."

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