🤝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

Example Sentences

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

The government provides welfare to low-income families.

Synonyms

well-being, benefit, good, prosperity, assistance
Entry 1
well-being, benefit, good, prosperity
Entry 2
well-being, benefit, assistance

Antonyms

harm, disadvantage, detriment, damage
Entry 1
harm, disadvantage, detriment
Entry 2
harm, damage

Collocations

social welfare, welfare state, welfare system
Entry 1
social welfare, welfare state, welfare system
Entry 2
social welfare, welfare system, welfare state

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