social service

noun
UK: /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈsɜːvɪs/
US: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/

  1. Work that helps people in a community who have problems.

    1. She needs social service help to find a home.
    2. The social service agency offers help to families needing assistance with childcare.

  2. A government department or private organization that provides help for people in need, such as the poor or the sick.

    1. Call the social service office for more details.
    2. They rely on social service programs to provide healthcare and housing assistance for vulnerable populations.

Synonyms

welfare social work community service public assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "social service" in English means: Work that helps people in a community who have problems., A government department or private organization that provides help for people in need, such as the poor or the sick..

The phonetic transcription of "social service" is /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈsɜːvɪs/ in British English and /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "social service": welfare, social work, community service, public assistance.

Example usage of "social service": "She needs social service help to find a home.". More examples on the page.