redistribution

[ree-dis-truh-byoo-shuhn]

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.

redistribution

/ 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

redistribution

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

Other Word Forms

• redistributional adjective
• redistributory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of redistribution¹

First recorded in 1830–40; re- + distribution

Example Sentences

In other words, this is another income redistribution scheme for whatever ideas the U.N. bureaucracy deems worthy.

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The letter gives a flavour of the policy direction supporters can expect, talking about a "mass redistribution of wealth and power. That means taxing the very richest in our society".

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A food redistribution charity is appealing for help to fight food poverty during the school summer holidays.

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A food redistribution charity says it is struggling to cope with demand for those who need help across Cumbria.

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"There is no question that this bill will result in a massive redistribution from the poorest to the richest," says Ms Patel.

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