sustentation
Noun
Meaning
The act of sustaining, or the state of being sustained; preservation from falling; support; sustenance; maintenance.
The aggregate of the functions by which a living organism is maintained in a normal condition of weight and growth.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
maintenance
sustenance
upkeep
sustainment
conservancy
foundation
salvation
support
living
keep
rest
base
alimentation
board
agreement
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Examples
they were in want of sustenance
fishing was their main sustainment