subsidized

adjective

sub·​si·​dized ˈsəb-sə-ˌdīzd How to pronounce subsidized (audio)
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: furnished with a subsidy : paid for with the assistance of a subsidy (such as a grant of public or private money)
subsidized housing
An entitlement to heavily subsidized health care, regardless of financial need, is a luxury …Richard Jackson
Apple employees still rhapsodize about the exquisite salmon served at a subsidized price in the employee cafeteria …Jeff Goodell

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In France, the National Rally wants to reduce immigration drastically, eliminate birthright citizenship, force people seeking asylum to apply abroad, and privilege French people over even legal migrants for social benefits and subsidized housing. Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Yes, higher tariffs on subsidized goods such as solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs) are likely. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 About a quarter of the workers surveyed by Owl Labs said they could be lured to the office with free or subsidized food, reimbursement for commuting costs, more privacy at work or the lack of a dress code, among other perks. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025 In 2013, prices of kerosene and cooking gas doubled in Bhutan after New Delhi withdrew subsidized supplies. By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for subsidized 

Word History

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subsidized was in 1785

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“Subsidized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsidized. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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