CultureAugust 10, 2026

sustenance

SUS-tuh-nuhns

Definition

The basic food, nourishment, or resources needed to sustain life or keep a person alive.

Etymology

The word comes from the Old French 'sustenance,' derived from the Latin 'sustinere,' meaning to uphold or support.

In the news

The minister notes that food is more than mere sustenance, emphasizing that it also serves as a vital cultural asset and economic driver for Zimbabwe.

‘Traditional food can boost tourism, economy’

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Herald.co.zw

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