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Welfare

noun

/ˈwel.feər/

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

The government provides welfare to low-income families.

well-being, benefit, good, prosperity, assistance

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well-being, benefit, good, prosperity

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well-being, benefit, assistance

harm, disadvantage, detriment, damage

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harm, disadvantage, detriment

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harm, damage

social welfare, welfare state, welfare system

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social welfare, welfare state, welfare system

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social welfare, welfare system, welfare state

a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority

the quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise

The science or practice of drawing maps.

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

The process of developing or being developed; a specified state of growth or advancement.

Solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid.