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redistributive
[ ree-di-strib-yuh-tiv ]
/ ˌri dɪˈstrɪb yə tɪv /
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adjective Economics.
favoring, supporting, or practicing income redistribution: the redistributive effects of public spending.
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Origin of redistributive
First recorded in 1880–85; redistribute + -ive
Words nearby redistributive
rediscover, rediscovery, redistribute, redistribution, redistributionist, redistributive, redistrict, redistricting, redivivus, Red Jacket, red kangaroo
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