Welfare

noun

/ˈwɛlˌfɛə/

Word Frequency: 38.0

Definitions

1.nounHealth, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

2.nounVarious forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (abbreviated form of welfare assistance).

3.nounSuch payment.

4.verbTo provide with welfare or aid.

"welfaring the poor"

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