# subsidized

/ˈsəbsɪˌdaɪzd/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/subsidized
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. partly paid for by an organization

adjective · CEFR B2

describes something that is cheaper because a government or company pays part of the cost.

For teachers: supported by a subsidy; typically refers to goods or services where the consumer price is lower than the market rate due to external funding.

- The company offers a subsidized canteen where employees can buy lunch for a very low price.
- The government introduced subsidized public transport passes to encourage commuters to leave their cars at home and reduce urban congestion.

## Examples

- The company provides a subsidized lunch for all employees.
- Many students rely on subsidized housing because the market rates in the city are far too expensive.
- The government introduced a subsidized public transport scheme to encourage commuters to leave their cars at home, significantly reducing urban carbon emissions over the following decade.

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