(in the UK and Canada) payment made by the state in particular circumstances to people who are on a low income.
she is currently receiving income support
the benefits were extended to all those on income support
Example sentencesExamples
- Recipients of income support or income-based jobseeker's allowance will automatically receive the full amount of child tax credit.
- The minimum wage and income support are profoundly welcome to the poor.
- Government programs that provided poor people with greater income support would benefit most Americans.
- Emma has been on income support since she and her husband split up.
- Only those who receive income support are eligible for a $135 monthly supplement.