redistribution

American  

[ree-dis-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌri dɪs trəˈbyu ʃən /

noun

1. a distribution performed again or anew.

2. Economics. the theory, policy, or practice of lessening or reducing inequalities in income through such measures as progressive income taxation and antipoverty programs.

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redistribution British  

/ ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən /

noun

1. the act or instance of distributing or the state or manner of being distributed again

2. a periodic revision of the number of seats in the House of Commons, made to reflect changes in population

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redistribution Cultural  

1. Any process, such as inflation or taxation or the provision of social services, that reallocates household income.

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Other Word Forms

• redistributional adjective
• redistributory adjective

Etymology

Origin of redistribution

First recorded in 1830–40; re- + distribution

Example Sentences

He remains proud of his humble background and still focuses his campaigns around issues like corruption, youth unemployment and wealth redistribution.

From BBC

This redistribution matters for markets because it signals that the global cycle no longer runs through a single corridor.

From Barron's

Part of that was driven by Kast’s predecessor Gabriel Boric, a one-time student activist who swept to power in 2021 pledging income redistribution and environmental protection.

From Barron's

And because the FA is publicly committed to redistribution, there is ultimately no valid justification for maintaining unequal prize funds.

From BBC

It was a period of stability, exceptional economic growth and halting reforms on issues such as land redistribution, education and healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal