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State-subsidy

/steɪt ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    Financial assistance provided by the government to support an economic sector or activity.

    "The government introduced a state-subsidy to help farmers during the drought."
  2. 2

    A form of financial aid that reduces the cost of goods or services for consumers.

    "State-subsidies on public transport have made commuting more affordable for residents."

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The term 'state-subsidy' combines 'state', derived from the Latin 'status' meaning 'condition' or 'position', and 'subsidy', from the Latin 'subsidium' meaning 'help' or 'support'. The phrase has evolved to refer specifically to financial assistance provided by the government to support economic sectors.

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