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lifeblood

/ˈlaɪfbɔːd/ noun · British & US
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What does lifeblood mean?

noun

The most essential or vital part of something, especially a person's energy, enthusiasm, or spirit. A person or thing that is essential to the success or survival of something.

Example

"The team's star player was their lifeblood, without whom they would have been defeated."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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