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Definition welfare in American English

welfare noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈwelˌfer/
1

care provided by the state or another organization for people in need

Example

the welfare system

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1.1

money given to people who do not have work or who are in need. The usual British word is benefit

Example

Many of the children were born when their parents were already receiving welfare.

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2

the health and happiness of people

Example

We intend to make child welfare one of our priorities.

Example

Police are concerned for the welfare of the child's mother.

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an animal welfare organization

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Definition welfare in American English