redistribution
[/ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounfemininepl: redistributions / redistribuições
redistribuição
1. the action or process of distributing something again or in a different way
The redistribution of wealth is a central topic in economic policy debates.
A redistribuição de riqueza é um tema central nos debates de política econômica.
2. the allocation of resources, funds, or opportunities among different groups or regions in a more equitable manner
The government proposed a redistribution of tax revenues to support poorer communities.
O governo propôs uma redistribuição das receitas tributárias para apoiar comunidades mais pobres.
3. in politics, the redrawing of electoral district boundaries
After the census, the state undertook redistribution of its congressional districts.
Após o censo, o estado realizou uma redistribuição de seus distritos congressionais.
Redistribution is a politically charged term in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about social inequality and government social programs (programas sociais). In the USA, it often carries ideological weight in debates between progressive and conservative perspectives on taxation and social welfare.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →