subsidy
/ˈsʌbsədi/
noun
- Money given by a government or organization to reduce the cost of something, support an industry, or help people afford goods or services.
- Many families receive a housing subsidy to help pay their rent.
- The government provides a subsidy to farmers to keep food prices low.
- The city offered a subsidy to encourage businesses to open in the downtown area.
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