redistribution
noun/ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,876 most common English word
Meaning
the process of distributing something again or differently, especially income or wealth across a society.
Example sentence
The government proposed redistribution of wealth to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
Synonyms & related words
- reallocation
- transfer
- rebalancing
- sharing
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