Subsidisations

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The process of providing financial assistance to support an organization or activity
2. funds allocated by a government to promote economic or social policies
3. the allocation of resources to reduce costs for commodities or services to enhance accessibility

Etymology: Subsidy began as a military term. The Latin "subsidium" meant troops held in reserve behind a battle line, ready to reinforce those in front. It came from "subsidere," meaning "to sit down under" or "to settle in reserve," combining "sub-" (under) with "sedere" (to sit). The financial sense grew from that idea of aid held back and supplied when needed. A subsidy became money or support granted to help a cause or keep a project going, often from a government or ruler to an industry or group. "Subsidisations" is the plural of subsidisation, a noun for the act of providing such funds. It is built from the verb "subsidise," which is formed from "subsidy," plus the suffix "-ation," which turns verbs into nouns of action.