Meaning Of The Word Breadwinner

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breadwinner
countable noun: The breadwinner in a family is the person in it who earns the money that the family needs for essential things.

breadwinner in American English
a working person whose earnings support his or her dependents
noun: a person who earns a livelihood, esp. one who also supports dependents

breadwinner in British English
noun: a person supporting a family with his or her earnings

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