Subsidy Definition & Meaning

subsidy
noun
  1. a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public; "a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence"

"Subsidy" in song lyrics

See how subsidy is used in real songs:

  • "living in motel subsidy"
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  • "adoption subsidy"
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  • "fia adoption subsidy"
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