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Redistributed: meaning, definitions and examples

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redistributed

 

[ˌriːdɪsˈtrɪbjuːtɪd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

economic distribution

Redistributed refers to the action of distributing something again or in a different way. It often relates to the allocation of resources, wealth, or information within a given system or community. The goal is usually to achieve a more equitable or effective distribution.

Synonyms

reallocated, reassigned, reorganized.

Examples of usage

  • The government redistributed land to equalize ownership.
  • We need to find a way to redistribute the resources more fairly.
  • The organization redistributed funds to support various community projects.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The prefix 're-' means 'again', while 'distribute' comes from Latin 'distributio', meaning 'to divide among'.
  • The word became commonly used in the context of economics and social equity in the early 20th century.

Economics

  • Redistribution of wealth can occur through taxation where government collects money from the rich and provides services for the poor.
  • Programs like social security and welfare are examples of redistributing resources to support those in need.

Politics

  • Many political ideologies promote the idea of redistribution to address social inequalities, such as socialism.
  • Debates around redistribution often center on how much to redistribute and who should be responsible.

Environmental Science

  • In contexts such as resource management, redistribution can refer to reallocating natural resources to ensure sustainability.
  • Programs addressing climate change often involve redistributing financial aid to poorer nations for environmental improvements.

Social Movements

  • Grassroots movements often advocate for the redistribution of land and resources to marginalized communities.
  • The Land Back movement emphasizes the redistribution of land to Indigenous peoples in many countries.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,191, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.