word
Welfare
WEH-lfehr
/ˈwɛˌlfɛr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
welfare
Dictionary meaning
Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need.
Examples
- They are on welfare for the sake of their children.
Synonyms: social welfare
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