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redistribution

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌɹidɪstɹəbˈjuʃən// UK //ɹˌiːdɪstɹɪbjˈuːʃən// re·dis·tri·bu·tion

n. the act of sharing something out again in a different way to make it more fair. It usually refers to moving money or resources from wealthy groups to poorer ones.

n. the process of reallocating assets, wealth, or resources among members of a society or between different groups. Often refers specifically to fiscal policies that transfer income from high earners to lower-income populations through taxation and social spending.


SIMPLE

The government proposed a redistribution of wealth through new taxes.

CONTEXTUAL

Economists argue that the redistribution of land was necessary to ensure the long-term stability of the rural economy.

COMPLEX

The debate over the redistribution of parliamentary seats highlights the tension between maintaining historical boundaries and ensuring equal representation for rapidly growing urban populations.

Origin

From re- + distribution.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general concept or policy; countable when referring to a specific instance or plan.

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