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   Wel·fare

   /ˈwelˌfer/

   

   noun

   • 1. the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group: "they don't give a damn about the welfare of their families" Similar well-beinghealthgood healthhappinesscomfortsecuritysafetyprotectionprosperityprofitgoodsuccessfortunegood fortuneadvantageinterestprosperousnesssuccessfulnessOpposite hardship
   • ▪ statutory procedure or social effort designed to promote the basic physical and material well-being of people in need: "the protection of rights to education, housing, and welfare"
   • ▪ financial support given to people in need. Similar social securitybenefitstate benefitbenefit paymentpublic assistanceallowancepensioncreditsupportsick paysickness benefitunemployment benefit/pay

   Word Origin Middle English: from the adverb well1 + the verb fare.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   welfare noun [U] (HELP) Add to word list. Add to word list. C2. help given, especially by the state or an organization, to people who need it, especially because they do not have enough money: welfare benefits Your taxes pay for welfare benefits such as unemployment and sickness pay.

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   Jun 28, 2023 · What Is Welfare? The term welfare refers to a range of government programs that provide financial or other aid to individuals or groups who cannot support...

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › welfareWelfare - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Welfare is a state of content or prosperous existence. So if something bad happens, your welfare is threatened. Welfare can also refer to a government system designed to give money, food, and resources to the poor.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWELFARE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · welfare in American English. (ˈwelˌfɛər) noun. 1. 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. 2. See welfare work.

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   Definition of welfare noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   WELFARE meaning: 1 : a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc. often used before another noun sometimes used figuratively; 2 : the state of being happy, healthy, or successful well-being.

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   the general health, happiness, and safety of a person, an animal, or a group synonym well-being We are concerned about the child's welfare. Definition of welfare noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.