broodwinner

Definitions of broodwinner
  1. noun
    one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents
    synonyms: alleenverdiener, kostwinner
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    type of:
    alleenverdiener, kostwinner
    someone who earn wages in return for their labor
  2. noun
    someone who earn wages in return for their labor
    synonyms: alleenverdiener, kostwinner
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    types:
    alleenverdiener, kostwinner
    one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents
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