mid-income
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B2
/mɪd ˈɪnkʌm/
middle earnings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mid-income' originates from the combination of 'mid,' meaning 'middle,' and 'income,' referring to earnings or revenue.
Historical Evolution
'mid-income' evolved from the need to categorize income levels in economic discussions, combining 'mid' and 'income' to describe a specific income bracket.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'middle earnings,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a level of income that is neither low nor high, typically considered to be in the middle range of income distribution.
The government introduced new policies to support mid-income families.
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Last updated: 2025/01/24 00:28