Subsidization
(noun)
- The act of providing financial or other support to an individual, company, or industry, especially by the government.
- The provision of subsidies or other forms of financial assistance.
Origin:
From subsidize, from french subvention, from latin subsidium 'assistance, support', from sub- 'under' + sedere 'to sit'. the word dates back to the late 19th century.
Examples:
- The subsidization of renewable energy has been a priority for the government.
- The subsidization of education has helped increase enrollment in colleges.
- The subsidization of agriculture has helped farmers in difficult times.
- The subsidization of the arts has been criticized for being too selective.
- The subsidization of housing has helped reduce homelessness in the city.