Redistribute: meaning, definitions and examples

economics

To distribute something again, usually in a different way. It can refer to wealth, resources, or power being redistributed among a group of people.

reallocate, reassign, redivide

Examples of usage

• The government decided to redistribute wealth through higher taxes on the rich.

• After the revolution, the land was redistributed among the peasants.

• The company's profits are redistributed among its shareholders.

• The charity aims to redistribute resources to those in need.

• The organization wants to redistribute power to marginalized communities.