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Stipend Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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stipend

stipend

🇺🇸 /ˈstaɪpənd/ · 🇬🇧 /stˈaɪpənd/

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

education

A fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance.

Synonyms

allowance, payment, salary.

Examples of usage

  • She received a monthly stipend for her research work.
  • The university offers a stipend to graduate students for living expenses.

Translations

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Quick facts about “stipend”

Stipend is a 1-syllable noun. It is pronounced /ˈstaɪpənd/ in American English and /stˈaɪpənd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #16,385 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'stipend'

The word 'stipend' originates from the Latin word 'stipendium', which was a payment made to Roman soldiers. Over time, the meaning of stipend evolved to refer to a fixed payment or salary. In modern usage, stipend is commonly associated with payments made to students or trainees to support their living expenses.

Rhymes

Stipend rhymes with ripened.

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Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,385, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.