alleviation

[ uh-lee-vee-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of alleviating.
2. something that alleviates or palliates.

Word History and Origins

Origin of alleviation¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Medieval Latin alleviātiōn-, stem of alleviātiō, from alleviāt(us) “lightened” ( alleviate ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

As such, the researchers point out that greenhouse cultivation provides opportunities for local food security and the alleviation of poverty in the Global South.

From Science Daily

Top executives discussed participating in China’s poverty alleviation scheme — one of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s signature initiatives — to make connections.

From Seattle Times

Top executives discussed participating in China’s poverty alleviation scheme — one of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s signature initiatives — to make connections.

From Seattle Times

Topics for discussion include poverty alleviation, climate change and the wars in the Gaza Strip and in Ukraine.

From Seattle Times

Mr Cross said he was hopeful a flood alleviation scheme, which is being built a mile outside of the village, would "hopefully" solve the flooding problems.

From BBC

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