subvention
- noun
- /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/
- Formal
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subvención
- Without the necessary subvention, many community projects would struggle to continue.
Examples
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Most pressing, in Sauer's view, was the need for direct subvention of competent researchers.
Academic text (1996) -
For a few moments, these grisly acts of mercy suspended the ferocity of disagreements about state subventions to seminaries, draft exemptions, and Saturday road closures.
Academic text (1998) -
Moreover, the new Salon environment was not exempt from what Habermas describes as the extension of state authority, as it too depended for its success on a policy of increased state subvention.
Academic text (1993) -
The government provided a subvention to support local arts programs.
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The university received a subvention from the state to enhance its research facilities.
Synonyms
670
2.6
Money that an organization or government gives for a project
32
2.1
Money given to help pay for a project, charity, or person
16
3.3
Help by giving money or goods to people in need
1
6.8
Money given by a government to help a business or group
1
6.4
Money given to pay for an event or project
Money given to pay costs for someone else
Antonyms
How Much
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subvention comes from Latin subvenire (with sub- 'under' and venire 'to come'), so think of the idea of 'coming to help' with money or aid. That's why subvention can mean the process or act of providing financial support.