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breadwinner Synonyms

Another word for breadwinner

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who earns money to support a family or household, typically the primary or sole earner.

Usage Example

"After her husband decided to return to university full-time, she became the primary provider for the household."

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provider
earner
wage earner
Strong
supporter
sustainer

Opposites of breadwinner

The opposite of breadwinner shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dependent
freeloader
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• Nearby Words

breadnut
breadstick
breadth
breadwinner
breadwinning
bready
break

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Breadwinner. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/breadwinner
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