Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taxpayer-dollars
noun
/ˈtæksˌpeɪər ˈdɑːlərz/
Definition
Monies collected from individuals and businesses by the government through taxes.
Examples
- Taxpayer dollars are often used to build infrastructure like roads and bridges.
- Many believe that taxpayer dollars should be allocated to education and healthcare.
- The government is accountable for how it spends taxpayer dollars.
Meaning
Taxpayer dollars refer to the financial contributions made by citizens and companies to fund government services and programs.
Synonyms
- public funds
- government revenue
- public money
