welfarism
noun
wel·far·ism
ˈwel-ˌfer-ˌi-zəm 
: the complex of policies, attitudes, and beliefs associated with the welfare state
Examples of welfarism in a Sentence
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This form of welfarism, Ms. Aiyar says, shifts the balance of power between citizens and the state.
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Sushmita Pathak, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2024
The statement focused on inflation, unemployment, excessive taxation, inordinate welfarism — and wage and price controls.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 18 Nov. 2022
What is not true is that, given the historical conditions of the abundance made possible by capitalism, welfarism is certain to collapse in the short or medium run.
—Frank S. Meyer, National Review, 14 Feb. 2020
Upon a platform of opposition to these, the true evils of welfarism, conservatives can firmly stand.
—Frank S. Meyer, National Review, 14 Feb. 2020
Sushmita Pathak, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Mar. 2024
The statement focused on inflation, unemployment, excessive taxation, inordinate welfarism — and wage and price controls.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 18 Nov. 2022
What is not true is that, given the historical conditions of the abundance made possible by capitalism, welfarism is certain to collapse in the short or medium run.
—Frank S. Meyer, National Review, 14 Feb. 2020
Upon a platform of opposition to these, the true evils of welfarism, conservatives can firmly stand.
—Frank S. Meyer, National Review, 14 Feb. 2020
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Word History
First Known Use
1928, in the meaning defined above
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“Welfarism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welfarism. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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