Welfare

/wˈɛlfe‍ə/

/ˈwɛɫˌfɛɹ/

[noun]

Welfare

[NOUN]

the well-being and happiness of an individual or a group

synonyms : eudaemonia

antonyms : ill-being

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

synonyms : public assistance

social welfare

the provision of help by the government for those in need, such as financial help

synonyms : benefit

Examples

1. Because so many other social issues take priority for the government, the welfare of children in the foster-care system often ends up falling through the cracks.

2. But welfare goes up.

3. Welfare can't keep people forever.

4. Now the market equilibrium does not maximize welfare.

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