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subsidy

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/ˈsʌbsɪdi/ · sub-si-dy

A financial assistance provided by the government, typically to support an economic sector or to alleviate costs.

Meanings

nounformal

A financial assistance provided by the government, typically to support an economic sector or to alleviate costs.

ایسی مالی امداد جو حکومت کی طرف سے فراہم کی جاتی ہے، خاص طور پر کسی معاشی شعبے کی مدد کرنے یا اخراجات کم کرنے کے لئے۔

سبسڈی

subsidy

Synonyms

grantaidsupportاعانتمددمکمل مالی امداد

Antonyms

taximpositionburdenٹیکسبوجھزوایہ

Common Collocations

  • government subsidy
  • agricultural subsidy
  • subsidy program

Example Sentences

The government introduced a subsidy to encourage renewable energy use.

حکومت نے تجدیدی توانائی کے استعمال کی حوصلہ افزائی کے لئے سبسڈی متعارف کرائی۔

Hukumat ne tajdeedi tawanai ke istemal ki hosla afzai ke liye subsidy muta'arif karai.

Farmers are receiving subsidies to help them cope with low crop prices.

کسانوں کو کم فصل کی قیمتوں سے نمٹنے میں مدد کے لئے سبسڈیز حاصل ہو رہی ہیں۔

Kisano ko kam fasal ki qeematon se nimatne mein madad ke liye subsidies hasil ho rahi hain.

The new subsidy program aims to support small businesses affected by the pandemic.

نئی سبسڈی پروگرام کا مقصد وبا سے متاثرہ چھوٹے کاروباروں کی حمایت کرنا ہے۔

Nayi subsidy program ka maqsad waba se mutasir chhote karobaroon ki himayat karna hai.

Easily Confused With

subsidy vs. subsidy:Same spelling but distinct meanings based on context.

Word Family

subsidize
verbسبسڈی دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sub' as below and 'side' as a supportive assistance beneath.

Picture a farmer receiving money from the government to support their crops.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "subsidium" — help, support

First known use: 15th century

The word 'subsidy' evolved from the Latin term 'subsidium', which referred to support or aid. It entered the English language in the late 15th century, used primarily in the context of financial assistance.