Word Type

Noun

The word "subsistence" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

consubsistence subsistence crop subsistence economy subsistence farming subsistence level subsistential

Etymologically Related To

subsist

Context

theology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

being beingness bread and butter endurance existence face of the earth keep livelihood living support survival sustenance

Type Of (IsA)

being support survival

Related Terms

subsist subsistent

Related Terms

being embodiment existence hypostasis inherency personification subsist subsistence economy subsistent

Synonym Network

hypostasis sustenance

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