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Definition well-being in American English

well-being noun

[uncountable] noun
1

the satisfactory state that someone or something should be in, that involves such things as being happy, healthy, and safe, and having enough money

Example

Laughter is taken as a sign of well-being.

Example

economic/physical/emotional/social well-being

Example

The company has taken care of the well-being of its employees and conformed to health and safety legislation.

Example

I felt a growing sense of peace and well-being.

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Definition well-being in American English