Noun: welfare 'wel,fehr
- A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
"The company's focus on employee welfare led to increased productivity";
- wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia
- Something that aids or promotes well-being
"for the welfare of all";
- benefit
- Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
"she lives on welfare";
- social welfare, public assistance
Derived forms: welfares
Type of: aid, assistance, economic aid, economic assistance, financial aid, financial assistance, good, goodness, prosperity, successfulness
Encyclopedia: Welfare, Texas