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subsidy

UK
/ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/
US
/ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

Translations

subsidynoun
subsidies
pl
UK
/ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/
US
/ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/
subventionFinances publiques, économie.
The government provided a subsidy to farmers to help them cope with the drought.
Le gouvernement a accordé une subvention aux agriculteurs pour les aider à faire face à la sécheresse.
Additional translations
subsideSens historique, surtout au Royaume-Uni.
Synonyms
financial aid
funding
backing
subvention
assistance
support
grant
subsidyadjective
more subsidy
Comp.
most subsidy
Super.
UK
/ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/
US
/ˈsʌb.sə.di/
Used only attributively (e.g., "subsidy program"); not normally gradable.
subventionnéQui est financé par une subvention.
Subsidy reforms aim to reduce government expenditure on energy prices.
Les réformes des secteurs subventionnés visent à réduire les dépenses publiques consacrées aux prix de l'énergie.

Definitions

subsidynoun
A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
The government provided a subsidy to farmers to help them cope with the drought.
A financial aid supplied by the government to an individual or group in support of an activity regarded as being in the public interest.
The arts organization received a subsidy to promote cultural events in the community.
Historical (chiefly Britain): a tax or monetary grant voted by Parliament to the Crown.
In Tudor England, the Crown often relied on a parliamentary subsidy to finance military campaigns.
subsidyadjective
Relating to, funded by, or involving a subsidy.
Subsidy reforms aim to reduce government expenditure on energy prices.
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