Subvention (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act or process of providing aid or help of any sort.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The university received a significant subvention from the government to support its research programs in renewable energy.
- The government's subvention to the college enabled it to reduce tuition fees for students from low-income families.
- The museum's annual subvention from the city council allowed it to host free exhibitions and events for the public.
- The subvention from the state government helped the school district to hire more teachers and improve its infrastructure.
- The university's subvention from the federal government was conditional on its commitment to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups.