statefunds

noun

UK /ˈsteɪt fʌndz/

US /ˈsteɪt fʌndz/

Money that a government keeps to pay for things everyone needs.

The statefunds paid for the new road and the public library.

SYNONYMS

public money government money treasury funds public funds

RELATED WORDS

taxes budget treasury government public services

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Money set aside by a state for schools and hospitals.

Lawmakers voted to increase statefunds for rural schools.

3. Savings held by a state government for emergencies.

The governor tapped statefunds to help towns after the flood.

4. Financial resources controlled by a regional government.

Statefunds were used to build the new highway bridge.