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Definition of stipend

stipend

/ˈstaɪ.pɛnd/
sti · pend
Plural:stipends
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Adjective:stipendiary
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• noun

1

A fixed regular sum paid as a salary or as an allowance to cover living expenses, especially for a clergyperson, student, teacher, or intern.

Example

"The university provides each doctoral candidate with a modest monthly stipend to cover housing and research costs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike a regular salary or hourly wage, a stipend is a fixed sum paid to offset living or training expenses (such as for interns, graduate students, or clergy) rather than direct compensation for hours worked.

• Nearby Words

stinky
stint
stipa
stipend
stipple
stippling
stipulate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin stipendium ('military pay, tax, or tribute'), a compound of stips ('small coin, gift, or contribution') and pendere ('to weigh out or pay').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stipend. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stipend
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