redistribution

C2 Topic:War & Conflict
US /ˌɹiːdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/
noun Freq #56958

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    distributing again

    The revolution resulted in a redistribution of wealth.

  2. 2
    noun

    The act of changing the distribution of resources.

    The redistribution of wealth between the rich and poor has been tried many times.

  3. 3
    noun

    The further distribution of something received or purchased.

    The redistribution of this software in any form is prohibited.

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Word family
Derived forms redistributionalredistributionismredistributionistredistributive

Etymology

From re- + distribution.

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