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.

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Relating to, funded by, or involving a subsidy.

Subsidy reforms aim to reduce government expenditure on energy prices.