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n. - One whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents.

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  • Have you always been the breadwinner in your family?
  • Unfortunately, the breadwinner is the power holder and humans are not all always fair and responsible with their power.
  • For example, she may be the main breadwinner, he does the housework, or he handles the money and investments.
  • When a breadwinner is taken to prison her/his children often become wards of the state-by foster care or welfare.
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