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welfare - Dictionary definition and meaning for welfare
WELFARE
(noun) governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
"she lives on welfare"
synonyms : public assistance , social welfare(noun) something that aids or promotes well-being
"for the benefit of all"
synonyms : benefitThe reforms were meant for the benefit of all. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
"the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"
synonyms : eudaemonia , eudaimonia , upbeat , well-being , wellbeing
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