Definisjon av welfare

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Noun

welfare - something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all"
benefit
goodness, good moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people"
advantage, reward benefit resulting from some event or action; "it turned out to my advantage"; "reaping the rewards of generosity"
welfare - governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; "she lives on welfare"
social welfare, public assistance
economic aid, financial aid, aid the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
social insurance government provision for unemployed, injured, or aged people; financed by contributions from employers and employees as well as by government revenue
relief the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
welfare - a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles"
wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia
ill-being lack of prosperity or happiness or health
successfulness, prosperity the condition of prospering; having good fortune
fool's paradise an illusory state of wellbeing
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Substantiv

welfare - Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
welfare - Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it abbreviated form of Welfare assistance.

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  • 'Welfare or Welfare Work consists of actions or procedures — especially on the part of governments and institutions — striving to promote the basic well-being of individuals in need. These efforts usually strive to improve the financial situation of people in need but may also strive to improve their employment chances and many other aspects of their lives including sometimes their mental health. P In many countries, most such aid is provided by family members, relatives, and the local community and is only theoretically available from government sources.

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  • welfare
    Health, happiness and prosperity.

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