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subsidy

/ˈsʌbsɪdi/ noun · British & US
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What does subsidy mean?

noun

A payment or other form of financial assistance given by a government or other organization to help a business or industry, especially one that is struggling financially.

Example

"The government provided a subsidy to the farmers to help them recover from the drought."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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