subsidy
/ˈsʌbsɪdi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: subsidies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.
Noun
Examples
Manufacturing firms are supported by government subsidies in some countries.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Money granted by parliament to the British Crown.
NounRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “subsidy” mean?
Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.
Is “subsidy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.