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SUBSISTENCE

(noun)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Subsistence.

How to pronounce subsistence:

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Subsistence - as a noun

Minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting

Example: "Social security provided only a bare subsistence"

A means of surviving

Example: "Farming is a hard means of subsistence"

The state of existing in reality; having substance

Example Sentences

"Fishing was their main source of subsistence."
"They relied on subsistence agriculture to sustain their community."
"In many developing nations, subsistence farming is still prevalent."
"During the war, people struggled to find enough subsistence to feed their families."
"The tribe's subsistence lifestyle allowed them to live off the land."
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Word Game Points

Is SUBSISTENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subsistence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUBSISTENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SUBSISTENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subsistence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUBSISTENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is SUBSISTENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subsistence is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUBSISTENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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