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welfare meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of welfare at MeaningMonkey.org. welfare meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.WELFARE noun
Definition of welfare (noun)
- governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
- "she lives on welfare"
- synonyms: public assistance, social welfare
- something that aids or promotes well-being
- "for the benefit of all"
- synonyms: benefit
- a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
- "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"
- synonyms: eudaemonia, eudaimonia, upbeat, wellbeing, well-being
- antonym: ill-being
Source: Princeton University Wordnet