Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsistence-living
noun
/səbˈsɪstəns ˈlɪvɪŋ/
Definition
A lifestyle in which individuals or communities produce or gather enough food and resources to meet their basic needs without any surplus for trade or sale.
Examples
- Many indigenous communities practice subsistence living, relying on the land for their daily needs.
- During economic hardships, some families resort to subsistence living to make ends meet.
- He moved to a rural area to embrace a simpler lifestyle centered around subsistence living.
Meaning
Subsistence living refers to a way of life that focuses on the minimum level of consumption required for survival. It often involves relying on local resources such as farming, hunting, and gathering rather than participating in a market economy.
Synonyms
- Self-sufficiency
- Survival living
- Minimalism
