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sub·ven·tion
 subvention
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- pronunciation:
- suhb
ven
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a grant of financial aid or relief by a government or other official source; subsidy.
- similar words:
- subsidy
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| definition 2: |
a grant of financial support by a government or other official source for a scientific or cultural institution, organization, or program; endowment.
- similar words:
- subsidy
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| derivation: |
subventionary (adj.) |
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