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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024wel•fare /ˈwɛlˌfɛr/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- health, happiness, and prosperity;
well-being. - Governmentassistance given by government to those in need;
public relief:He is receiving welfare. He is on welfare.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024wel•fare (wel′fâr′),USA pronunciation n. - the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization;
well-being:to look after a child's welfare; the physical or moral welfare of society. - GovernmentSee welfare work.
- Governmentfinancial or other assistance to an individual or family from a city, state, or national government:Thousands of jobless people in this city would starve if it weren't for welfare.
- Government(cap.) [Informal.]a governmental agency that provides funds and aid to people in need, esp. those unable to work.
- Government on welfare, receiving financial aid from the government or from a private organization because of hardship and need.
- Middle English, from phrase wel fare. See well1, fare 1275–1325
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ n - health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being in general
- financial and other assistance given to people in need
- (as modifier): welfare services
- Also called: welfare work plans or work to better the social or economic conditions of various underprivileged groups
- on welfare ⇒ chiefly US Canadian in receipt of financial aid from a government agency or other source
Etymology: 14th Century: from the phrase wel fare; related to Old Norse velferth, German Wohlfahrt; see well1, fare |