breadwinner (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɛdˌwɪnər/
Definition
A person who earns the money needed to support their family.
Examples
He was the sole breadwinner for his parents and two younger sisters.
She became the breadwinner after her husband lost his job.
The traditional view of a family often has the father as the breadwinner.
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