social work

noun
UK: /ˈsəʊʃəl wɜːk/
US: /ˈsoʊʃəl wɜːrk/

  1. Work that aims to help people deal with problems in their lives, especially people who are poor or do not have support.

    1. She studies social work at the local college.
    2. The hospital has a social work department to support patients and families facing difficulties.

  2. A department or activity within an organization dedicated to providing social services and support to individuals or communities.

    1. He volunteers for social work at the community center.
    2. Their innovative approaches to social work have greatly benefited vulnerable populations in the region.

Synonyms

social service welfare work community service
social work verb

  1. To work in a field that aims to improve social welfare and help people in need.

    1. She wants to social work after graduation.
    2. He chose to social work because he wants to make a positive impact on society.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "social work" in English means: Work that aims to help people deal with problems in their lives, especially people who are poor or do not have support., A department or activity within an organization dedicated to providing social services and support to individuals or communities..

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

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

Example usage of "social work": "She studies social work at the local college.". More examples on the page.