welfare

noun
UK: /ˈwel.feər/
US: /ˈwel.fer/

  1. The general health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group.

    1. The school cares about the welfare of all students.
    2. Government programs aim to improve the social welfare of low-income families.

  2. Financial support given to people who are unemployed or have a low income.

    1. She receives welfare because she can't find a job.
    2. The government is planning reforms to the welfare system to encourage employment.

Synonyms

aid prosperity well-being assistance benefit
welfare transitive-verb

  1. To assist someone with financial aid or other forms of support.

    1. We should welfare the poor.
    2. The charity welfares families who are struggling to make ends meet during the holidays.
welfare adjective

  1. Relating to the provision of basic needs and support to those in need.

    1. This is a welfare state.
    2. The welfare reforms aimed to reduce dependency on government assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "welfare" in English means: The general health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group., Financial support given to people who are unemployed or have a low income..

The phonetic transcription of "welfare" is /ˈwel.feər/ in British English and /ˈwel.fer/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "welfare": aid, prosperity, well-being, assistance, benefit.

Example usage of "welfare": "The school cares about the welfare of all students.". More examples on the page.