Definition of Subsistence
something (food, water, money, etc.) that is required to stay alive
Examples of Subsistence in a sentence
The church was accepting donations of food and clothing for community members in need of subsistence.
The poor college student’s subsistence came from donations from his parents.
After the harsh winter and failed crops, the settler’s subsistence was in jeopardy.
The Paleolithic society relied on hunting and gathering for subsistence.
His family’s subsistence relied on whether he was able to get a job to provide for them.
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