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Redistributing: meaning, definitions and examples

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redistributing

 

[ ˌriːdɪsˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social policy

Redistributing refers to the act of distributing something again or in a different way, often in a context related to social policy or economics. It typically involves the allocation of resources, wealth, or benefits in a manner intended to be more equitable or fair among a population.

Synonyms

reallocating, reassigning, reorganizing

Examples of usage

  • The government is focused on redistributing wealth to support low-income families.
  • Many advocates argue for redistributing resources to address social inequalities.
  • Redistributing land ownership has been a significant political issue.
  • The charity aims at redistributing food to those in need.

Translations

Translations of the word "redistributing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 redistribuição

🇮🇳 पुनर्वितरण

🇩🇪 Umverteilung

🇮🇩 redistribusi

🇺🇦 перерозподіл

🇵🇱 redystrybucja

🇯🇵 再配分

🇫🇷 redistribution

🇪🇸 redistribución

🇹🇷 yeniden dağıtım

🇰🇷 재분배

🇸🇦 إعادة توزيع

🇨🇿 redistribuce

🇸🇰 redistribúcia

🇨🇳 再分配

🇸🇮 redistribucija

🇮🇸 endurdreifing

🇰🇿 қайта бөлініс

🇬🇪 ახალი გადანაწილება

🇦🇿 yenidən paylama

🇲🇽 redistribución

Etymology

The word 'redistributing' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning again, and the word 'distribute', which originates from the Latin 'distributus', the past participle of 'distribuere', meaning to divide or share out. The Latin roots break down into 'dis-' (apart) and 'tribuere' (to allocate). The morphological structure of the word facilitates its function in various contexts, particularly in discussions about economic policy and social equity. As the concept of redistribution gained prominence in the twentieth century, particularly with the rise of welfare states and debates about wealth and income inequality, the term became more frequently used in political discourse. The implementation of various redistribution policies reflected a broader societal shift towards addressing disparities and promoting social justice.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,055, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.