subsidised
adjective / participle C1
Plain meaning
partly paid for by the government, company, or another organisation
Exam-register meaning
financially supported so that the final cost to users is reduced
In context
generalThe company offers subsidised meals to employees.
examSubsidised public transport can make cities more affordable for low-income workers.
Common collocations
subsidised housingsubsidised mealssubsidised education
Watch out
Do not confuse 'subsidised' with 'subsidiary'. A subsidy is financial support.
Word family
subsidise (verb)subsidy (noun)subsidised (adjective/participle)