Redistribution
/ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
Definitions
The act of distributing or spreading something again or in a different way, often with the aim of achieving a fairer outcome.
/ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/
The act of spreading or allocating something differently.
The company announced a redistribution of its assets.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a box of toys and some kids have more than others. Redistribution is when you take some toys and spread them out so everyone has a more equal amount. Like giving a goodie bag to the whole class, not just one person.
👶 For kids: When you share things again to make sure everyone has enough.
More Examples
The project focused on the redistribution of water resources.
The proposed policy aimed at the redistribution of income.
How It's Used
"The government implemented a wealth redistribution policy."
"The debate focused on the redistribution of electoral districts."
"The community worked towards the redistribution of resources to those in need."
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Idioms & expressions
redistribution of wealth
The act of changing how wealth is distributed in a society, typically through taxation or social programs.
"The government's tax policies are designed to facilitate the redistribution of wealth."
land redistribution
The process of dividing and giving land to people, usually from the rich to the poor
"The government promised land redistribution to the poor farmers."
From re- (again) + distribution, ultimately from Latin distributio, from distribuere 'to divide, distribute'. The term gained prominence in political and economic contexts.
The term has been used in political and economic contexts for centuries, with increasing frequency in the 20th and 21st centuries due to discussions about social equality and economic justice.
Memory tip
Re-distribution: Think of re-arranging the way things are spread out.
Word Origin
"to divide, distribute"