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Definition of welfare
1 : the state of doing well especially in respect to good fortune, happiness, well-being, or prosperity must look out for your own welfare
2a : aid in the form of money or necessities for those in needb : an agency or program through which such aid is distributed
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Examples of welfare in a Sentence
He wants to do away with welfare.
I have your welfare at heart.
The welfare of all the orphans was at stake.
She donates to organizations concerned about animal welfare.
Recent Examples of welfare from the Web
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A key component of the 1996 welfare reform bill, the work requirement applies to able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) between the ages of 18 to 49.
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Military costs could be cut substantially on both sides of the 38th parallel, allowing the money to be funneled to other areas that lack sufficient investment, like social welfare.
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The $1.1 trillion plan would include more military spending than President Trump requested in his budget proposal, and would significantly decrease funding for various welfare programs.
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The annual report looks at 16 indicators to rank each state based on its health, education, economic well-being and its family and community conditions, that are most needed for kids to thrive, child welfare experts say.
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Both are charged with endangering the welfare of a child and obstructing governmental operations.
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The big change came in 1996, when the federal government restricted the amount of time that people could receive benefits, and required a certain percentage of welfare recipients to be working.
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This story is part of an ongoing investigation of child-welfare issues in Arizona.
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Programs to identify and help the victims are often disjointed, involving the police, prosecutors, courts, counselors and social welfare organizations.
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Origin and Etymology of welfare
Middle English, from the phrase wel faren to fare well
Other Sociology Terms
welfare
Definition of welfare
1 : of, relating to, or concerned with welfare and especially with improvement of the welfare of disadvantaged social groups welfare legislation
2 : receiving public welfare benefits welfare families
First Known Use of welfare
1886
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WELFARE Defined for English Language Learners
welfare
playDefinition of welfare for English Language Learners
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: a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc.
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: the state of being happy, healthy, or successful
WELFARE Defined for Kids
welfare
playDefinition of welfare for Students
1 : the state of being or doing well especially in relation to happiness, well-being, or success
2 : aid in the form of money or necessities for people in need
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