Definition of SUBSIDY

subsidy

Meanings

Plural: subsidies

Noun

  • a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public
    • "a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence"
  • Financial support or assistance, such as a grant.
  • Money granted by parliament to the British Crown.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English subsidy, subsidie, from Anglo-Norman subsidee, subsidie, from Old French subside, from Latin subsidium (support, assistance), from subsido from sub- (“below”) + sīdō (“sit”).

Antonyms

tax

Scrabble Score: 13

subsidy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
subsidy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
subsidy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

subsidy is a valid Words With Friends word