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subsidy
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subsidy
(noun)
subsidy
/
ˈ
sʌbsədi/
noun
plural
subsidies
subsidy
/
ˈ
sʌbsədi/
noun
plural
subsidies
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBSIDY
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:
money that is paid usually by a government to keep the price of a product or service low or to help a business or organization to continue to function
The city is increasing
subsidies
for public transit.
housing/farm
subsidies
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