stipend

[ stahy-pend ]

noun

1. a periodic payment, especially a scholarship or fellowship allowance granted to a student.
2. fixed or regular pay; salary.

stipend

/ ˈstaɪpɛnd /

noun

1. a fixed or regular amount of money paid as a salary or allowance, as to a clergyman

Other Words From

• stipend·less adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stipend¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English stipendie, from Latin stīpendium “soldier's pay,” syncopated variant of *stipipendium, equivalent to stipi-, combining form of stips a coin + pend(ere) “to weigh out, pay” ( pend ) + -ium noun suffix ( -ium )

Word History and Origins

Origin of stipend¹

C15: from Old French stipende, from Latin stīpendium tax, from stips a contribution + pendere to pay out

Synonym Study

See pay ¹.

Example Sentences

Providing a monthly stipend to needy families not only reduces the direct effects of poverty that can trigger investigations, but it improves other outcomes.

From Salon

This was a national movement for early payment of a stipend Congress had voted for veterans of the war at a cost of up to $4 billion — but which was not scheduled to be redeemed until 1945.

From Los Angeles Times

Currently the City Charter says the council, which is made up of council members and the mayor, shall receive a $100 monthly stipend and have any job expenses reimbursed.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he’s spoken to his constituents about Measure TC, noting that they were “very shocked” to learn that the role is considered volunteer work and that council members were paid only a monthly stipend.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the letter, recipients would supposedly be paid an $80 stipend for food costs and be provided with “government-approved” bunks.

From Salon

Related Words

• allowance
• fee
• gratuity
• pension
• salary
• wage