What does Breadwinner mean?

Income provider (Financial supporter) For example: "I'm the family breadwinner. (I'm the family's income provider.)"

Where does the slang word Breadwinner come from?

Breadwinner is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Breadwinner

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Breadwinner definition 1

Income provider (Financial supporter)

"I'm the family breadwinner. (I'm the family's income provider.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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