Subsistence

B2 8+

Synonyms of subsistence

Antonyms of subsistence

Collocations of subsistence

subsistence farming
Frequency: 80 %

Many families in the rural area rely on subsistence farming for their food.

subsistence agriculture
Frequency: 75 %

The village economy was based on subsistence agriculture, with each family growing crops for their own consumption.

subsistence living
Frequency: 70 %

The community practiced subsistence living, growing their own food and making their own clothes.

subsistence economy
Frequency: 65 %

The island nation had a subsistence economy, relying on fishing and small-scale agriculture for survival.

subsistence level
Frequency: 60 %

Many people in the region were living at subsistence level, barely making enough to survive.

Idiomatic Expressions for subsistence

  • Phrase: subsistence farming
    Meaning: farming practiced mainly to provide food for the farmer and their family, with little or no surplus for sale
    Usage: In some rural areas, subsistence farming is the main source of food and income for the local population.