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# austerity measures

phrase (noun phrase; plural)

«austerity measures» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, politics) cuts in public spending and services, often with higher taxes, to save money.

### In the lessons

Used by governments and news, mostly UK and Europe; makes cuts sound responsible.

### Examples

- The government announced austerity measures.
- Austerity measures closed several libraries.
- News: «Protesters marched against austerity measures.»
- Critics say austerity measures hurt the poorest families.
- The town's buses were cut as part of austerity measures.
- Chat: «Mum's new austerity measures: no more takeaways.»

### Note

Stands for «spending cuts». «Austerity» means strict and plain living. In maths stories, a 10% cut on a £500 budget = £50 less.