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welfare
[wel-fair]
noun
the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization; well-being.
to look after a child's welfare; the physical or moral welfare of society.
financial or other assistance to an individual or family from a city, state, or national government.
Thousands of jobless people in this city would starve if it weren't for welfare.
(initial capital letter)a governmental agency that provides funds and aid to people in need, especially those unable to work.
welfare
/ ˈɛˌɛə /
noun
health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being in general
financial and other assistance given to people in need
( as modifier )
welfare services
Also called: welfare work.plans or work to better the social or economic conditions of various underprivileged groups
informalthe public agencies involved with giving such assistance
in receipt of financial aid from a government agency or other source
welfare
Government-provided support for those unable to support themselves. In the United States, it is undertaken by various federal, state, and local agencies under the auspices of different programs, the best known of which are Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and food stamps.
Other 51Թ Forms
- antiwelfare adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of welfare1
Idioms and Phrases
on welfare, receiving financial aid from the government or from a private organization because of hardship and need.
Example Sentences
Meanwhile, the UK government said it was building a "clear evidence base to inform future action", with an updated animal welfare strategy due to be published later this year.
They said the government "isn't addressing the fundamentals – we can't deal with debt, defence, and growth while having over half the state going towards the NHS and welfare, it doesn't add up".
Mr Fanning, 73 previously told BBC Scotland News both governments were "guilty through action and inaction, of damaging the welfare of pensioners."
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is making changes to her package of welfare reforms in an attempt to reassure Labour MPs who are considering rebelling against the plans.
She said her department was "exploring ways to improve the safety and welfare of children in martial arts".
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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