subsidized
UK: ˈsʌbsɪdaɪzd | US: ˈsʌbsɪdaɪzd
vt. 1. To financially support (an organization, activity, etc.) with public or private funds.
adj. 2. Receiving financial aid or support.
subsidized = sub<under> + sid<sit> + ized<verb suffix (past participle)>
- sub: From Latin sub- ("under"), indicating support or secondary position.
- sid: From Latin sidere ("to sit"), via subsidium ("reserve troops," later "financial support").
- ized: Suffix forming past participles or adjectives from verbs (e.g., "organized").
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin subsidium ("support"), originally referring to military reserves "sitting behind" the front lines. By the 17th century, it evolved to mean financial assistance, reflecting the idea of "underpinning" an endeavor. The suffix -ized marks its transition into a verb/adjective form.
The government subsidized renewable energy projects to combat climate change.
Subsidized housing helps low-income families afford rent.
Farmers protested cuts to subsidized crop insurance.
The museum’s exhibition was partially subsidized by corporate sponsors.
Students benefit from subsidized meal programs in public schools.