Definition of on welfare
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: receiving money from the government because of a low income or lack of income
a family on welfare
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“On welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20welfare. Accessed 26 Jul. 2021.
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