'government-funded' originates from the combination of 'government' and 'funded', where 'government' refers to the governing body of a nation, and 'funded' means to provide financial resources.

'government' and 'funded' have been used separately in English for centuries, and their combination into 'government-funded' reflects the modern concept of state financial support.

Initially, 'funded' simply meant 'provided with funds', but in combination with 'government', it specifically refers to financial support from the state.