welfare

Noun

• a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
  • the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
    

• something that aids or promotes well-being
  • for the benefit of all
    

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

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  wellbeing , well-being , upbeat , eudaemonia , eudaimonia , benefit , social welfare , public assistance