n.
Pronunciation: s ə b- ' ven(t)-sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English subvencion, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French subvencio ̇ n, from Late Latin subvention-, subventio assistance, from Latin subvenire to come up, come to the rescue, from sub- up + venire to come ― more at SUB- , COME
Date: 15th century
: the provision of assistance or financial support: as a : ENDOWMENT b : a subsidy from a government or foundation
– sub · ven · tion · ary \ -sh ə - ˌ ner- ē \ adjective