subsidy

• Geldbetrag, den eine Regierung oder eine andere Stelle zur Unterstützung einer bestimmten Branche, eines Unternehmens oder einer Tätigkeit bereitstellt, oft um Preise niedrig zu halten oder die Produktion anzuregen.

A sum of money granted by a government or other authority to support a specific industry, business, or activity, often to keep prices low or encourage production.

1. Financial supportB2formal

   Money given by a government or organization to reduce the cost of a product or service.

   Subvention

   • The government provides a subsidy for renewable energy projects.
   • Farmers receive a subsidy to help with crop production.
   • The housing subsidy helps low-income families afford rent.

   Synonymeaidallocationallowancecontributionfinancefundinggrantsubventionsupport

   Antonymechargefinelevypenaltytax

2. Economic aidB2formal

   Financial assistance given to support a specific industry or economic activity.

   Subvention

   • The airline industry received a subsidy during the pandemic.
   • Export subsidies help domestic companies compete globally.
   • The government cut subsidies for fossil fuels.

   Synonymeaidallowanceappropriationcontributionendowmentfundinggrantsubventionsupport

   Antonymefinelevypenaltysurchargetax