Definitions for: Welfare


[n] governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
[n] something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good"
[n] a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"



Webster (1913) Definition: Wel"fare`, n. [Well + fare to go, to proceed, to
happen.]
Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of
health and the common blessings of life; exemption from any
evil or calamity; prosperity; happiness.

How to study for the people's welfare. --Shak.

In whose deep eyes Men read the welfare of the times to
come. --Emerson.

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

Antonyms: ill-being

See Also: advantage, dole, financial aid, fool's paradise, good, goodness, health, interest, pogey, pogy, prosperity, relief, reward, sake, social insurance, successfulness, wellness

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