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government assistance

[ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt əˈsɪs.təns]
noun
assistência governamental
1. Financial or material support provided by the government to individuals, families, or organizations in need
Many families rely on government assistance to pay for healthcare and education.
Muitas famílias dependem de assistência governamental para pagar saúde e educação.
2. Aid programs or benefits administered by state or federal authorities
The new policy expanded government assistance for low-income households.
A nova política expandiu a assistência governamental para famílias de baixa renda.
Synonyms
welfarepublic aidsocial assistancegovernment benefitsstate aidfinancial aid
Antonyms
self-sufficiencyindependenceprivate funding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência governamental
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Brazil
auxílio governamental
Alternative term emphasizing government subsidies
Brazil
benefício social
Used when referring to social welfare benefits
Portugal
apoio governamental
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on welfare
receiving benefits
safety net
social security
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