alimentation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌalɪm(ə)nˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun] formal
  • the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life.

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'maintenance, support'): from medieval Latin alimentatio(n-), from late Latin alimentare 'to feed', from alimentum 'nourishment' (see aliment)