welfare work

noun
UK: /ˈwel.feə wɜːk/
US: /ˈwel.fer wɜːrk/

  1. Activities or services intended to improve the living conditions of people in need, especially those who are poor, sick, or elderly.

    1. The church provides welfare work for the poor.
    2. The charity focuses on welfare work, offering food and shelter to the homeless in our city.

  2. Efforts made by an organization or government to provide support and assistance to its employees or citizens, often including financial aid, healthcare, and social services.

    1. My mother does welfare work for the local council.
    2. The government's commitment to welfare work is reflected in its increased funding for social programs.

Synonyms

community service aid social service relief social work

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "welfare work" in English means: Activities or services intended to improve the living conditions of people in need, especially those who are poor, sick, or elderly., Efforts made by an organization or government to provide support and assistance to its employees or citizens, often including financial aid, healthcare, and social services..

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

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

Example usage of "welfare work": "The church provides welfare work for the poor.". More examples on the page.