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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

subsistence

/səbˈsɪstəns/ noun · British & US
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What does subsistence mean?

noun

The state of existing or continuing to exist, especially in a minimal or barely sufficient way. The minimum amount of food, clothing, etc. that is necessary for someone to live.

Example

"The family struggled to make ends meet on a subsistence income."

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