breadwinner
[ bred-win-er ]
/ ˈbrɛdˌwɪn ər /
noun
a person who earns a livelihood, especially one who also supports dependents.
OTHER WORDS FROM breadwinner
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British Dictionary definitions for bread-winning
breadwinner
/ (ˈbrɛdˌwɪnə) /
noun
a person supporting a family with his or her earnings