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subsidised

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

that receives subsidy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The food is subsidised, so it's much cheaper than elsewhere.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of subsidise

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

Examples

  • The taxpayer has always subsidised the delinquents of society.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

having partial financial support from public funds

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • lived in subsidized public housing

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: subsidized

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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