subsidized
2 antonyms for subsidized — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Paid for in part by a government or other body, so that the person using it pays less than the true cost.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Paid for in part by a government or other body, so that the person using it pays less than the true cost.
“Subsidized housing keeps rents below the market rate for low-income families.”
Opposites
unsubsidized
full-cost
Antonyms
unsubsidized
full-cost
How to use subsidized
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
heavily subsidized
state-subsidized
subsidized housing
subsidized loans
government-subsidized
Neutral; frequent in policy, economics and news writing.
Etymology
From subsidy, which comes via Old French from Latin subsidium, originally 'reserve troops, support', from sub- 'under' and sedere 'to sit'.
Full origin of subsidized →Frequently asked questions
Is it 'subsidized' or 'subsidised'?
Both are correct. 'Subsidized' with a z is standard in American English and is also accepted in British publishing houses that follow Oxford spelling; 'subsidised' is the usual British and Australian form.
What is the difference between subsidized and free?
Something subsidized still has a price, but part of the cost is covered by someone else, usually the state or an employer. Something free costs the user nothing at the point of use, even though it may also be funded by taxes.
