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Definition lifeblood in British English

lifeblood noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈlaɪfˌblʌd/
1

the most important part of something that makes it continue to exist and be successful

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Students are the lifeblood of the college.

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2

someone's blood

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Definition lifeblood in British English