welfare
♦ wel|fare /w'elfeər/
1 [N-UNCOUNT] usu with poss
The welfare of a person or group is their health, comfort, and happiness.
I do not think he is considering Emma's welfare...
He was the head of a charity for the welfare of children.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Welfare services are provided to help with people's living conditions and financial problems.
Child welfare services are well established and comprehensive...
He has urged complete reform of the welfare system.
3 [N-UNCOUNT]
In the United States, welfare is money that is paid by the government to people who are unemployed, poor, or sick.
States such as Michigan and Massachusetts are making deep cuts in welfare...wel|fare state
[N-SING]
In Britain and some other countries, the welfare state is a system in which the government provides free social services such as health and education and gives money to people when they are unable to work, for example because they are old, unemployed, or sick.
1 [N-UNCOUNT] usu with poss
The welfare of a person or group is their health, comfort, and happiness.
I do not think he is considering Emma's welfare...
He was the head of a charity for the welfare of children.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Welfare services are provided to help with people's living conditions and financial problems.
Child welfare services are well established and comprehensive...
He has urged complete reform of the welfare system.
3 [N-UNCOUNT]
In the United States, welfare is money that is paid by the government to people who are unemployed, poor, or sick.
States such as Michigan and Massachusetts are making deep cuts in welfare...wel|fare state
[N-SING]
In Britain and some other countries, the welfare state is a system in which the government provides free social services such as health and education and gives money to people when they are unable to work, for example because they are old, unemployed, or sick.