incomesupport
nounUK /ˈɪnkʌm səˈpɔːt/
US /ˈɪnkʌm səˈpɔːrt/
Money that helps people who do not have enough to live on.
The family received income support while the parents looked for work.
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2. Government money paid to people with low earnings or no job.
She applied for income support after losing her job.
3. Help given to someone to increase what they earn.
The charity offers income support to small farmers.
4. A payment that adds to a person's regular earnings.
The bonus acts as income support during the holidays.