Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subsistent
adjective
/səbˈsɪstənt/
Definition
Existing or maintained; having existence or being.
Examples
- The local community practiced subsistent farming to meet their basic food needs.
- In subsistent economies, people often rely on agriculture to survive without excess production for trade.
- Her subsistent lifestyle focused on minimizing waste and living off the land.
Meaning
Subsistent refers to something that is self-sustaining or continuing to exist, often related to basic needs or conditions necessary for survival.
Synonyms
- Self-sustaining
- Existential
- Surviving
