single tax

sin·gle tax

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-guh l taks]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəl tæks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sing-guh l taks]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəl tæks/

Definitions of single tax words

noun single tax a tax, as on land, that constitutes the sole source of public revenue. 1
noun single tax a taxation system in which a tax on one commodity, usually land, is the only source of revenue 0
abbreviation SINGLE TAX such a tax 0
noun single tax a system of taxation in which all revenue is to be derived from a tax on a single thing, specif. on the value of land 0

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Origin of single tax

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Single tax

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single tax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

single tax usage trend in Literature

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