redistribution

//ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

redistributionSingular
redistributionsPlural
1

The act or process of distributing something again or differently, especially to achieve a more equitable allocation.

The government announced a redistribution of resources to help poorer regions.

2

The transfer of income, wealth, or resources from one group to another, typically through government policies such as taxation.

The government's redistribution of wealth aims to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.