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subsidy

noun

sub·​si·​dy ˈsəb-sə-dē How to pronounce subsidy (audio)
-zə-
plural subsidies
: a grant or gift of money: such as
a
: a sum of money formerly granted by the British Parliament to the crown and raised by special taxation
b
: money granted by one state to another
c
: a grant by a government to a private person or company to assist an enterprise deemed advantageous to the public

Example Sentences

The city is increasing subsidies for public transit. government subsidies for farmers in case of crop failure
Recent Examples on the Web If interest rate and subsidy are the same, newest loans get relief. Nerdwallet, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 If interest rate and subsidy are the same, newest loans get relief. Nerd Wallet, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 New British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday rolled out an energy-price subsidy plan that could cost £150 billion. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 To connect, residents would have to subscribe to a service provider at their own expense — however, the federal government offers a subsidy to lower the cost of some plans. Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The Polish Film Fund allows 20 percent of its subsidy support to be spent outside of Poland, funding that can be spent on Ukrainian filmmakers. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Receiving a child care subsidy doesn’t always solve a child care issue though. Bryony Hearn, Essence, 30 Aug. 2022 One way employers can help is to offer on-site childcare, or a subsidy to help cover costs. Kathryn Vasel, CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 Ideally, the program will help entrepreneurs build a customer base in Gloucester and stick around for the long term, even when the subsidy disappears, said Mayor Greg Verga. Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English subsidie, from Anglo-French, from Latin subsidium reserve troops, support, assistance, from sub- near + sedēre to sit — more at sub-, sit

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subsidy was in the 14th century

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