subsidized
Definition
Adjective: * Having partial financial support from public or government funds. It describes something (like a program, service, or housing) for which the cost is reduced because an external organization, typically the government, pays for part of it.
Usage
The adjective "subsidized" is used to describe a noun, indicating that its price or cost is lowered due to external financial support, usually from a government entity. It often implies the support is intended to make something essential more affordable.
Examples
- Many students rely on subsidized loans to pay for their education.
- The company provides subsidized meals for all its employees in the cafeteria.
- The museum offers subsidized admission for seniors and students.
- The program helps families find affordable, subsidized childcare.
Advanced Usage
- "Heavily subsidized": Receiving a large amount of financial support, making the cost to the user very low.
- Public transportation in the city is heavily subsidized by the local government.
- "Government-subsidized": A more specific term clarifying the source of the financial support.
- They live in government-subsidized housing.
Variants and Related Words
- Subsidize (verb): To provide partial financial support.
- The government subsidizes the agricultural industry.
- Subsidy (noun): The sum of money granted as financial support.
- The farm received a subsidy to grow corn.
- Unsubsidized (adjective): Not receiving any financial support, requiring full payment from the user.
- He took out an unsubsidized loan, which accrues interest immediately.
Synonyms
- Funded: Provided with money for a particular purpose.
- Supported: Given financial or other assistance.
- Underwritten: Financially guaranteed or supported.
Antonyms
- Unsubsidized
- Full-price
- Market-rate
Adjective
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having partial financial support from public funds
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lived in subsidized public housing
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