subsidy

noun
UK: /səb.sɪ.di/
US: /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

  1. Money given by a government or organization to help pay for something.

    1. The government gives a subsidy to farmers to help them.
    2. Without a large subsidy, the project wouldn't be financially viable.

  2. Financial aid provided to support a business, activity, or organization, typically with the goal of making it more affordable or competitive.

    1. The city offers a subsidy for public transport.
    2. Agricultural subsidies ensure stable food prices for consumers.

Synonyms

aid allowance support contribution grant
subsidy transitive-verb

  1. To support with a subsidy.

    1. The government will subsidy the new housing project.
    2. The arts organization is subsidized by a private foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "subsidy" in English means: Money given by a government or organization to help pay for something., Financial aid provided to support a business, activity, or organization, typically with the goal of making it more affordable or competitive..

The phonetic transcription of "subsidy" is /səb.sɪ.di/ in British English and /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "subsidy": aid, allowance, support, contribution, grant.

Example usage of "subsidy": "The government gives a subsidy to farmers to help them.". More examples on the page.