Definition of welfare
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 need
b
: an agency or program through which such aid is distributed
welfare
adjectiveDefinition of welfare (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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The first known use of welfare was in the 14th century
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