"breadwinner" meaning in All languages combined

See breadwinner on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈbrɛdˌwɪnɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-breadwinner.wav [UK] Forms: breadwinner [singular], breadwinners [plural]
Etymology: bread + winner Etymology templates: {{compound|bread|winner}} bread + winner Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A breadwinner is the primary person who earns money to support their family.
    Sense id: simple-breadwinner-en-noun-FC6~3BFU
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