Lexic.us

Definition of Welfare

1. Noun. Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need. "She lives on welfare"

2. Noun. Something that aids or promotes well-being. "For the benefit of all"

3. Noun. A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous. "The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"

Definition of Welfare

1. n. Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of health and the common blessings of life; exemption from any evil or calamity; prosperity; happiness.

2. n. Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of health and the common blessings of life; exemption from any evil or calamity; prosperity; happiness.

Definition of Welfare

1. Noun. health, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect ¹

2. Noun. ''(chiefly U.S.)'' various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it ''(abbreviated form of Welfare assistance)'', social security, income support, ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Welfare

1. general well-being [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Welfare

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weldor weldors welds wele weleful welfare (current term) welfare-statist welfare-to-work welfare Cadillac welfare Cadillacs

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