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subsistence [səbˈsɪstəns] n
1. the means by which one maintains life 2. the act or condition of subsisting 3. a thing that has real existence 4. the state of being inherent 5. (Philosophy) Philosophy an inferior mode of being ascribed to the references of general terms which do not in fact exist See also nonbeing ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
subsistence noun living, maintenance, upkeep, keep, support, board, existence, survival, livelihood, board and lodging Up to £350,000 has been spent on travel and subsistence. Translations subsistence [səbˈsɪstəns] A. N (= nourishment) → sustento m, subsistencia f; (= existence) → existencia f means of subsistence → medios mpl de subsistencia B. CPD subsistence allowance N → dietas fpl subsistence economy N → economía f de subsistencia subsistence farmer N campesino que se dedica a la agricultura de subsistencia subsistence farming N → agricultura f de subsistencia subsistence level N → nivel m mínimo de subsistencia to live at subsistence level → vivir muy justo, poderse sustentar apenas subsistence wage N → salario m de subsistencia subsistence [səbˈsɪstəns] n → subsistance f subsistence allowance n → allocation f de subsistance subsistence level n → minimum m vital at subsistence level → avec le minimum vital subsistence n (= living) → Leben nt → (on von); (= means of subsistence) → Existenz f, → (Lebens)unterhalt m; subsistence on £11 is impossible → es ist unmöglich, von £ 11 zu leben; rice is their chief means of subsistence → sie ernähren sich hauptsächlich von Reis subsistence: subsistence allowance n → Unterhaltszuschuss m subsistence farmer n → Bauer, der nur für den Eigenbedarf anbaut subsistence farming n → Ackerbau m → für den Eigenbedarf, Subsistenzwirtschaft f subsistence level subsistence wage n → Minimallohn m subsistence [səbˈsɪst/əns] n → sopravvivenza means of subsistence → mezzi mpl di sussistenza subsistence [səbˈsɪst/əns] n → sopravvivenza means of subsistence → mezzi mpl di sussistenza How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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