Simple Definition of stipend

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stipend

noun

plural stipends
: a usually small amount of money that is paid regularly to someone
He receives a small stipend for his work as a research fellow.
a weekly stipend

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“Stipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/stipend. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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