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social welfare

1. (Social Welfare) the various social services provided by a state for the benefit of its citizens

2. (Social Welfare) (capitals) (in New Zealand) a government department concerned with pensions and benefits for the elderly, the sick, etc

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so′cial wel′fare

social services provided by a government for its citizens.

[1915–20]

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Noun

social welfare - governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; "she lives on welfare"

public assistance, welfare

social insurance - government provision for unemployed, injured, or aged people; financed by contributions from employers and employees as well as by government revenue

relief - aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years"

pogey, pogy, dole - money received from the state

economic aid, financial aid, aid - money to support a worthy person or cause

Translations

social welfare

n → sicurezza sociale

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