Meaning of the word breadwinner in English

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breadwinner

US /ˈbredˌwɪn.ɚ/
UK /ˈbredˌwɪn.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who earns money to support their family

Example:
After his father passed away, he became the family's breadwinner.
She works two jobs to be the main breadwinner for her children.
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