social welfare

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social welfare

She receives social welfare benefits to help with her monthly expenses.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need: A system of organized efforts by a government or society to support the well-being of its citizens, particularly those facing financial hardship, unemployment, disability, or old age. It refers to the collective support structures and financial aid provided.
Usage
  • The term "social welfare" is used as a non-count noun to describe the general system or concept of public assistance.
  • It often functions as a noun modifier in compound terms (e.g., social welfare programs, social welfare policy). However, the core definition pertains to the system itself.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Adequate funding for social welfare is essential for a compassionate society.
    • The study compared different models of social welfare across Europe.
    • His research focuses on the history of social welfare in the 20th century.
Advanced Usage
  • "The welfare state": A political system where the state assumes primary responsibility for the social welfare of its citizens through pensions, healthcare, unemployment benefits, etc. This is a broader concept of which social welfare is a key part.
  • In academic and policy discussions, "social welfare" can refer to the overall well-being of a society, encompassing health, happiness, and prosperity, not just economic aid.
Variants and Related Words
  • Welfare (noun): Often used synonymously with "social welfare" in the context of government aid. Example:
  • Social security (noun): A specific system or program of social welfare, particularly providing benefits for retirement, disability, and unemployment. (Common in the U.S. and other countries).
  • Public assistance (noun): A direct synonym for the provision of economic aid by the government.
Synonyms
  • Public welfare
  • Social aid
  • Social assistance
  • Government support
Related Phrases
  • Social welfare system: The organized structure through which welfare is administered.
  • Social welfare benefits: The specific payments or services provided by the system.
  • Welfare recipient: A person who receives social welfare benefits.
social welfare

She receives social welfare benefits to help with her monthly expenses.

Noun
  1. governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
    • she lives on welfare

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