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- [suhb-si-dee]
- /ˈsʌb sɪ di/
- /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/
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- [suhb-si-dee]
- /ˈsʌb sɪ di/
Definitions of subsidies word
- noun plural subsidies a direct pecuniary aid furnished by a government to a private industrial undertaking, a charity organization, or the like. 1
- noun plural subsidies a sum paid, often in accordance with a treaty, by one government to another to secure some service in return. 1
- noun plural subsidies a grant or contribution of money. 1
- noun plural subsidies money formerly granted by the English Parliament to the crown for special needs. 1
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Origin of subsidies
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English subsidie < Anglo-French < Latin subsidium auxiliary force, reserve, help, equivalent to sub- sub- + sid-, combining form of sedēre to sit1 + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Subsidies
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subsidies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for subsidies
noun subsidies
- annuities — Plural form of annuity.
- appropriations — Plural form of appropriation.
- backings — Plural form of backing.
- endowments — Plural form of endowment.
- fairings — Plural form of fairing.
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