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Subvention

subsidy

noun zup-ven-TSYOHN Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: from Latin subventio

Usage Note

Subvention is a government payment to support a business, sector, or activity — agriculture, renewable energy, or public transport. Subventionen abbauen (to cut subsidies) is a common policy debate. The verb form is subventionieren.

Examples

"Die Landwirtschaft ist in Europa nach wie vor stark auf Subventionen angewiesen."

Natural Translation

Agriculture in Europe is still heavily dependent on subsidies.

Literal Translation

The agriculture is in Europe still heavily on subsidies dependent.

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