public assistance

noun
UK: /ˌpʌblɪk əˈsɪstəns/
US: /ˌpʌblɪk əˈsɪstəns/

  1. Money or help given by the government to people who are poor or unemployed.

    1. He gets public assistance to help pay for food.
    2. Many families rely on public assistance when they face unexpected job losses.

  2. Government programs that provide financial aid and support services to individuals and families in need.

    1. She applied for public assistance after losing her job.
    2. The new legislation aims to reduce dependency on public assistance programs.

Synonyms

welfare social security relief

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "public assistance" in English means: Money or help given by the government to people who are poor or unemployed., Government programs that provide financial aid and support services to individuals and families in need..

The phonetic transcription of "public assistance" is /ˌpʌblɪk əˈsɪstəns/ in British English and /ˌpʌblɪk əˈsɪstəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "public assistance": welfare, social security, relief.

Example usage of "public assistance": "He gets public assistance to help pay for food.". More examples on the page.