Food
subsistence
noun
Definition
Farming or living at a level that provides only enough for basic survival.
In a sentence
“Subsistence farming still supports millions of families in parts of Africa and Asia.”
Synonyms
survivalminimal livingbare necessities
Common collocations
- subsistence farming
- subsistence level
- subsistence agriculture
More from Food
nutrition
noun
The process of obtaining food necessary for health and growth; also the study of food.
cultivation
noun
The action of preparing land and growing crops.
yield
noun
The amount of a crop produced on a piece of land.
pesticide
noun
A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects, that damage crops.