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Definition of subsidization

subsidization

/ˌsʌb.sə.dəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: subsidisation)
sub · si · di · za · tion
Plural:subsidizations
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subsidization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of providing financial aid, grants, or economic support, typically by a government or institution, to keep prices low or assist an industry, business, or activity.

Example

"The government's subsidization of renewable energy projects helped lower electricity costs for local households."

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• Rhymes for subsidization

• Nearby Words

subside
subsidence
subsidiary
subsidization
subsidize
subsidizer
subsidy

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'subsidize' plus the suffix '-ation'. 'Subsidize' derives from 'subsidy', which comes via Anglo-French from Latin 'subsidium', meaning 'reserve troops' or 'support', from 'sub-' (under, behind) and 'sedere' (to sit).

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