welfare
/ˈwɛlˌfɛr/
noun
- The health, happiness, and general well-being of a person or group.
- Employers should care about the welfare of their workers.
- Animal welfare laws protect pets from cruelty.
- The organization works to improve the welfare of children in poor communities.
- Financial or other assistance provided by the government to people in need.
- The government increased welfare payments to help families during the crisis.
- Many people on welfare are working part-time jobs.
- She applied for welfare after losing her job.
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