welfare
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of WELFARE
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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
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He wants to do away with welfare.
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His family is on welfare. [=receiving government assistance]
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welfare benefits/programs/payments/costs
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welfare families [=families that receive welfare]
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(chiefly US) corporate welfare [=money or aid given by the government to help a large company]
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the state of being happy, healthy, or successful
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well-being
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I have your welfare at heart.
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The welfare of all the orphans was at stake.
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She donates to organizations concerned about animal welfare.
