WELFARE

Welfare

Welfare is the provision of a minimal level of well-being and social support for all citizens, sometimes referred to as public aid. In most developed countries welfare is largely provided by the government, and to a lesser extent, charities, informal social groups, religious groups, and inter-governmental organizations.

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welfare

Noun

  1. Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
  2. Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (abbreviated form of Welfare assistance).


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