government income

Thân thiện

The government income from taxes funds public schools.

Definition

NounMoney received by a government, typically through taxation and other sources, which is available for public spending and administration.

Usage

This term refers specifically to the total financial resources that a government collects and has at its disposal. It is a formal and economic term.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new policy is designed to increase government income without raising taxes on low earners.
  • A significant portion of the national government income comes from corporate taxes.

Advanced Usage

• "as a source of government income": used to describe the origin of the funds.
  • Fines and fees serve as a minor but steady source of government income.

Variants and Related Words

• Government revenue: A direct synonym with identical meaning.
• Public revenue: Another common synonym, emphasizing the public nature of the funds.
• Tax revenue: A more specific term for income derived specifically from taxes, which is a major component of total government income.

Synonyms

• Public funds
• National revenue
• State income

Related Phrases

• Income stream: A flow of money from a particular source, which can be applied to government finances.
  • Tourism provides a vital income stream for the local government income.

Học thuật

Noun

1. income available to the government

Từ đồng nghĩa

• government revenue