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   welfare

   /ˈwɛlfɛː/

   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
   • 2. 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 those who are unemployed or otherwise in need: North American "critics feared an increase in inequalities in the provision of welfare" 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWELFARE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Welfare is help given to people who need it, especially by the state or an organization, or physical and mental health and happiness. Learn more about the different meanings and uses of welfare in English, with examples and collocations.

   • English (US)

     WELFARE meaning: 1. help given, especially by the state or...

   • Welfare: German Translation

     WELFARE translate: das Wohlergehen, die Wohlfahrt. Learn...

   • Welfare: Arabic Translation

     WELFARE translate: رَفاه, رَفاه. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Social Welfare

     SOCIAL WELFARE definition: 1. services provided by the...

   • Znaczenie Welfare, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     WELFARE definicja: 1. help given, especially by the state or...

   • Welfare in Spanish

     WELFARE translate: prestaciones sociales/asistenciales,...

   • Welfare in Russian

     WELFARE translate: благополучие, благосостояние , пособие ....

   • Welfare Economics

     WELFARE ECONOMICS definition: the study of how a country's...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › welfareWelfare Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 9, 2011 · Learn the meaning of welfare as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how welfare relates to social programs, legislation, and public benefits.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › welfareWELFARE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Welfare definition: the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization; well-being. See examples of WELFARE used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwelfare noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word welfare in English. Find out the difference between welfare and benefit, and see examples of welfare in sentences and topics.

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

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   Learn the different meanings and uses of the word welfare in British and American English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related terms of welfare.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › welfareWelfare - definition of welfare by The Free Dictionary

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   Welfare is the health, happiness, and well-being of a person, group, or organization. It can also refer to financial or other aid given by the government to people in need. See different sources and translations of welfare.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWELFARE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Welfare can mean someone's health and happiness, or money paid by a government to people who are poor, sick, or unemployed. Learn more about the word welfare, its synonyms, and its translations in different languages.