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subsistence /səb ˈsɪ stəns/ ?

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In this subsistence maize-growing region of a poor, landlocked country in southern Africa, families cling to life on an unforgiving terrain.
Although Malthus underestimated man's capacity to increase the means of subsistence, he did not underestimate man's capacity to reproduce.
Fruit and nut trees provide additional income or even subsistence food, especially in times of drought, since trees are generally hardier than crops.

EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson wrote in his daily blog on Sunday that "there are any number of potential potholes in the road, including India and other countries with large populations depending on subsistence agriculture who are holding out...
on Jul 27, 2008 By: Peter Mandelson Source: Independent Online
Tata, on the other hand, said: "One must recognise that great disparity still exists and that a large portion of the population survives at or below subsistence level while a smaller, more fortunate segment enjoys wealth and well-being.
on Aug 15, 2007 By: Ratan Tata Source: Hindu
Malthus said "The power of population is indefinitely greater than the power in the earth to produce subsistence for man".
on Jul 1, 2009 By: Thomas Malthus Source: Times Online