financial-aid
|fi-nan-cial-aid|
/faɪˈnænʃəl eɪd/
monetary assistance
Etymology
'financial-aid' originates from the combination of 'financial,' derived from the Latin word 'financia,' meaning 'pertaining to money,' and 'aid,' from the Old French 'aide,' meaning 'help or assistance.'
'financial-aid' evolved from the combination of 'financial' and 'aid' in modern English to describe monetary assistance for education.
Initially, 'aid' meant 'help or assistance,' and 'financial' referred to monetary matters. Together, they evolved to specifically denote monetary assistance for education.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
monetary assistance provided to individuals, typically students, to help cover educational expenses.
She applied for financial aid to help pay for her college tuition.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 17:02