redistribution
gb/ɹˌidɪstɹɪbjˈuʃən/ us/ɹˌidɪstɹɪbjˈuʃən/
B2
English
~ 7700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
action
1
changing how wealth is shared
the action or plan to change how money or other resources are shared between people, often so that poor people get more and rich people get less
Usage pattern:
redistribution of [money/resources/wealth]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "distribution" instead of "redistribution" when talking about government plans to change how wealth is shared, for example saying *"the distribution of wealth"* when they mean *"the redistribution of wealth"*. "Distribution" describes how things are shared now; "redistribution" means changing that sharing, usually through policy.
Synonyms
reallocation (more general; can refer to moving resources around without the specific political focus on fairness or inequality)
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redistributive policy (more explicit about being a government policy, not just the general idea or process)
Antonyms
wealth concentration (describes wealth moving into the hands of fewer people, the opposite result of what redistribution aims for)
Collocations
wealth redistribution
|redistribution of income
|redistribution of wealth
|redistribution of resources
|redistribution policies
|tax-and-redistribution
Themes
economics
|politics
|society
|finance
|law
Examples
- The new government campaigned on aggressive wealth redistribution through higher taxes on the rich.
- Many economists argue that some redistribution of income is necessary to maintain social stability.
- Opponents claim that the proposed redistribution of wealth will discourage investment and job creation.
- Redistribution policies such as progressive taxation and social welfare programs are often politically controversial.
- Public support for large-scale redistribution tends to rise during economic crises.
Learner examples
- The party wants more redistribution of wealth in the country.
- Taxes are one tool for the redistribution of income.
- Some people support redistribution because they think life is not fair.
- Redistribution can give poor families more money for food and housing.
Noun
B2
action
2
distributing something again differently
the act of giving or moving things again, in a new way or to new places
Usage pattern:
redistribution of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"We redistribution the money"*, using the noun like a verb. The correct verb is "redistribute": *"We redistribute the money"*. "Redistribution" is used as a noun: *"the redistribution of money"*.
Synonyms
reallocation (very close in meaning; often used for money, people, or resources being assigned again to new places or uses)
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reassignment (focuses more on people or tasks being given new positions or duties, rather than physical things being moved)
Antonyms
original allocation (refers to the first way things were shared or arranged, before any redistribution took place)
Collocations
redistribution of tasks
|redistribution of roles
|redistribution of population
|redistribution of funds
|redistribution of workload
Themes
management
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The company ordered a redistribution of staff after closing two regional offices.
- A sudden redistribution of blood flow can cause a person to feel faint.
- The drought led to a redistribution of the local wildlife as animals moved closer to water sources.
- The coach called for a redistribution of tasks among the players before the final game.
Learner examples
- The manager planned a redistribution of work in the team.
- After the move, there was a redistribution of furniture in the house.
- The city saw a redistribution of people from the center to the suburbs.
Grammar
Dictionary form
redistribution
IPA
GB/ɹˌidɪstɹɪbjˈuʃən/
US/ɹˌidɪstɹɪbjˈuʃən/
Syllables & stress
re - dis - tri - bu - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (bu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: redistribution
- Plural: redistribution, redistributions
Word family
Forms
redistributions
noun
Core family
Related words
distributor
noun B2
distributive
adjective
Advanced or less common
redistributive
adjective
Expressions
redistribution of income
1/ɹˌidɪstɹɪbjˈuʃən əv ˈɪŋkˌʌm/
fixed phrase
technical
changing how income is shared
when the government changes how people's earnings are shared, usually by taxes and payments to people
Examples
- Progressive taxation is a common tool for the redistribution of income.
- The report analyzes the redistribution of income over the last decade.
redistribution of wealth
1/ɹˌidɪstɹɪbjˈuʃən əv wˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
policy changing how wealth is shared
when the government or leaders change how money and property are shared between rich and poor groups
Examples
- The candidate spoke about the redistribution of wealth as a way to fight poverty.
- Many voters are worried that the redistribution of wealth will hurt small businesses.