independentaid
nounUK /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt eɪd/
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt eɪd/
Help you give to someone so they can do things on their own.
The school gave independentaid to the new student so she could find her classes by herself.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A charity or program that helps people live without relying on others.
The local independentaid group teaches job skills to young adults.
3. Money or tools given to a country or group so it can take care of itself.
The foundation sent independentaid to the village to build its own water pump.
4. A device or tool that lets a person do a task without help.
A grabber is a simple independentaid for reaching high shelves.