word
agricultural subsidy
ag-rih-KUL-chur-ul SUB-sih-dee
ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəl ˈsʌbsɪdiListen
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Syllable breakdown
agriculturalsubsidy
Dictionary meaning
Government financial support paid to farmers and agribusinesses to supplement income, manage the cost of production, and influence supply and pricing of agricultural commodities
Examples
- Agricultural subsidies in wealthy nations have been criticized for undercutting farmers in developing countries.
- The farm bill extended agricultural subsidies for another five years.
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