welfarism
noun
wel·far·ism
ˈwel-ˌfer-ˌi-zəm 
: the complex of policies, attitudes, and beliefs associated with the welfare state
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The productive wonders of capitalism did that, not socialism, not communism, not feudalism, not welfarism.
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The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
28 Nov. 2025
The statement focused on inflation, unemployment, excessive taxation, inordinate welfarism — and wage and price controls.
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Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
18 Nov. 2022
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The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
28 Nov. 2025
The statement focused on inflation, unemployment, excessive taxation, inordinate welfarism — and wage and price controls.
—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
18 Nov. 2022
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“Welfarism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welfarism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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