adjective
subsidized
SUB-si-dyzd
Subsidized (adjective) means Paid for in part by a government or other body, so that the person using it pays less than the true cost. Example: “Subsidized housing keeps rents below the market rate for low-income families.”
adjective
1
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."
"The canteen serves subsidized meals to all staff."
verb
1
Past tense and past participle of subsidize: to give money to keep a price low or an activity going.
"The state subsidized rail fares for a decade before fares were deregulated."
"Wealthier customers effectively subsidized everyone else."
How to use subsidized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone else pays part of the cost, so you pay less.
When to use it
Neutral; frequent in policy, economics and news writing.
Memory tip
Do not confuse subsidize (to fund) with subsidiary (a company owned by another).
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Easily confused with
subsidised
subsidiary →
Common pairings
heavily subsidized
state-subsidized
subsidized housing
subsidized loans
government-subsidized
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Etymology
From subsidy, which comes via Old French from Latin subsidium, originally 'reserve troops, support', from sub- 'under' and sedere 'to sit'.
Synonyms
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unsubsidized
full-cost
Related words
Rhymes for subsidized
sized
prized
baptized
utilized
notarized
polarized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
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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.
What is the meaning of subsidized?
"subsidized" (adjective) means paid for in part by a government or other body, so that the person using it pays less than the true cost.
What is another word for subsidized?
Other words for "subsidized" include funded, supported, underwritten, assisted, subsidised, financed.
