Redistribution

/ˌriːdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of distributing something again or differently.

The government proposed a redistribution of wealth to address economic inequality.

The reallocation of resources or capital, often aimed at benefiting a particular group.

The redistribution of land in the region was a controversial topic among local farmers.

The process of changing the allocation of rights, responsibilities, or possessions among individuals or groups.

Policy reforms focused on the redistribution of social services to poorer communities.

Derived from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'distribution' from Latin 'distributio'.

economic redistribution

The transfer of income or wealth from certain individuals to others.

distribution

The action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.

allocation

The action or process of allocating or distributing something.

Spread the wealth

They're all about 'spreading the wealth' in their community.

Cash flow redistribution

The new initiative is really about 'cash flow redistribution' in our city.