welfare state
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A system in which the government provides free or subsidised services such as healthcare, education and financial support to citizens in need.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Post-war Britain built one of Europe's first comprehensive _____."
Answer: welfare state
In your own words, what does "welfare state" mean?
A system in which the government provides free or subsidised services such as healthcare, education and financial support to citizens in need.
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