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subvention

noun
sub·​ven·​tion | \ sÉ™b-ˈven(t)-shÉ™n How to pronounce subvention (audio) \

Definition of subvention

: the provision of assistance or financial support: such as
a : endowment
b : a subsidy from a government or foundation
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Other Words from subvention

subventionary \ sÉ™b-​ˈven(t)-​shÉ™-​ËŒner-​Ä“ How to pronounce subventionary (audio) \ adjective

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A subvention is a form of assistance, so it should come as no surprise to learn that the term "subvention" can be traced back to the Late Latin noun subventio, meaning "assistance." "Subventio" in turn derives from Latin subvenire, meaning "to come up or "to come to the rescue." (Another descendant of "subvenire" in English is the more common word souvenir.) "Subvention" also functions as a verb meaning "to provide with a subvention." The verb "subvention" is a very uncommon word, and it has an equally uncommon synonym, "subvent." The latter was likely coined by speakers unaware that the verb "subvention" already existed.

Examples of subvention in a Sentence

the committee receives an annual subvention from the foundation to run the museum

Recent Examples on the Web

 When paternal subventions were not forthcoming, Neruda hit on the idea of securing a diplomatic post abroad through Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. — Benjamin Kunkel, The New Republic, "The partisan world of Pablo Neruda," 2 July 2018 Without subventions from Washington, Tesla’s market capitalization never would have even briefly exceeded GM’s. — George Will, National Review, "The Auto Industry Has a Glamorous Past but an Opaque Future," 11 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of subvention

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for subvention

Middle English subvencion, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French subvenciȯn, from Late Latin subvention-, subventio assistance, from Latin subvenire to come up, come to the rescue, from sub- up + venire to come — more at sub-, come

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subvention

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English Language Learners Definition of subvention

chiefly British : an amount of money that is given to a person or group by a government or organization

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