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 welfare welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛr/

noun

  1. () Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need  ( public assistance , social welfare , welfare )
    governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
     She lives on welfare
    she lives on welfare
  2. () Something that aids or promotes well-being  ( welfare , benefit )
    something that aids or promotes well-being
     For the benefit of all
    for the benefit of all
  3. A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous  ( eudaemonia , eudaimonia , upbeat , welfare , well-being , wellbeing )
    a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
     The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
    the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles