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welfare
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welfare
n.
well-being; happiness, prosperity; support, aid; financial assistance for the needy
adj.
of or relating to a welfare state
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Welfare
Welfare is the provision of a minimal level of well-being and social support for all citizens, sometimes referred to as public aid. In most developed countries welfare is largely provided by the government, and to a lesser extent, charities, informal social groups, religious groups, and inter-governmental organizations.
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welfare
Noun
1. governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
(synonym) social welfare
(hypernym) financial aid
(hyponym) social insurance
2. something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good"
(synonym) benefit
(hypernym) good, goodness
(hyponym) advantage, reward
3. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"
(synonym) wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia
(hypernym) prosperity, successfulness
(hyponym) fool's paradise
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welfare
n.
blaho; sociální péče; sociální pojištění
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welfare
Rzecz.
pomyślność; opieka społeczna
