stipend

Meanings

• noun

  A sum of money paid regularly to someone for education or training, or as a reward or subsidy.

  - "She received a stipend from the university to cover her living expenses during her research."
  - "The artist was awarded a stipend to create a public mural."
  - "The scholar received a stipend to further his studies in Europe."

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Pronunciation

1. /-pn̩d/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89013952"

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Synonyms

allowance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stipend
pendant , dependent , extendent

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Variants

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stipend , stipends

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'stipendium' meaning 'payment, reward, or wage'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stipendiary magistrate' refers to a magistrate who receives a salary or stipend from the government.

2. The word 'stipend' is related to the Latin word 'stipendium', which means 'payment, reward, or wage'.

3. Stipends have been paid to soldiers since ancient times, with the Roman army being one of the earliest recorded examples.

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Related Concepts

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1. scholarship: A financial award to help students pay for education, often based on academic merit or other achievements.

2. grant: A sum of money given to an individual or organization for a specific purpose.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, stipendia were payments made to soldiers, and later to citizens, as part of their salary. In modern times, stipends are often granted to students, researchers, or artists to help cover expenses related to their education or creative projects.

How to Memorize "stipend"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Stipend: Students' Total Income Provides Daily Education'.

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