noun

subsidy

subsidy, grant, financial support

The company received a government subsidy.

The company received a government subsidy.

a subsidy for ((sth.)) The government provides a subsidy for clean energy.

a subsidy from ((sb./an organization)) The company received a subsidy from the government.

Synonyms: grant, allowance, aid, funding

From Latin `subsidium` 'help, support', from `sub-` 'under' + `sedere` 'to sit'. Originally referred to troops held in reserve.

Imagine money that helps a business 'sit' up straight instead of falling over. It's financial 'aid'.

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