De subsidie
Example: De subsidie helpt onderzoekers met het betalen van hun projecten.
Definition
"De subsidie" refers to financial aid provided by a government or organization to support research projects, helping researchers cover expenses and advance their studies. It is a form of funding aimed at encouraging scientific investigation and innovation.
Etymology
The word "de subsidie" originates from the Latin word 'subsidium,' meaning 'help' or 'support.' It entered Dutch through French, where 'subside' was used for financial assistance. Did you know that subsidies were historically used to support armies before becoming common in research and public projects?
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"De subsidie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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