Meaning Of The Word Subsist

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What's The Definition Of Subsist?

subsist
verb: If people subsist, they are just able to obtain the food or money that they need in order to stay alive.

subsist in American English
to continue to be or exist; have existence as a reality, entity, etc.
to maintain with sustenance; support
intransitive verb: to exist; continue in existence
transitive verb: to provide sustenance or support for; maintain

subsist in British English
to be sustained; manage to live

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