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Welfare - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Welfare : (noun)
1: governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in
need [syn: social welfare]
2: something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common
good" [syn: benefit]
3: a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous;
"the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent
troubles" [syn: wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia,
eudaimonia] [ant: ill-being]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Welfare : \Wel"fare`\, n. [Well _ fare to go, to proceed, to
happen.]
Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of
health and the common blessings of life; exemption from any
evil or calamity; prosperity; happiness.
How to study for the people's welfare. --Shak.
In whose deep eyes Men read the welfare of the times to
come. --Emerson.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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