welfare
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
The general health, happiness, and safety of a person or group, or financial help given by the government to people in need.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
wellbeing
Usage notes
"Welfare" can mean general wellbeing, or specifically government financial support, as in "welfare payments".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The charity focuses on the _____ of stray animals."
Answer: welfare
In your own words, what does "welfare" mean?
The general health, happiness, and safety of a person or group, or financial help given by the government to people in need.
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