English Explanatory Dictionary

subvention

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A subsidy; provision of financial or other support.
  2. The act of coming under.
  3. The act of relieving, as of a burden; support; aid; assistance; help.
verb
  1. To subsidise.

Pronunciation

/sʌbˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-subvention.wav

Word forms

subvention subventions subventioning subventioned

Etymology

From Middle French subvention, from Late Latin subventio, from Latin subvenio (assist).

Synonyms

subvent subventionize

Related words

subvent subventionary subventionize
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