ALL meanings of subsistence allowance
sub·sist·ence al·low·ance
S s - noun subsistence allowance money given in advance to a new soldier, employee, etc., to buy food, clothing, and pay for other necessities while awaiting a first pay. 1
- noun subsistence allowance money paid a worker in addition to salary to cover expenses that may be incurred in the performance of the job. 1
- noun subsistence allowance money paid to members of the armed forces in lieu of meals; an allowance for food. 1
- noun subsistence allowance an advance paid to an employee before his or her pay begins 0
- noun subsistence allowance a payment to an employee to reimburse expenses, as while on assignments 0