1. A political ideology that advocates for extensive social welfare programs and government intervention to improve citizens' quality of life
   "The country's welfarism led to extensive public healthcare and education systems"
    
2. (ethics) the view that well-being is the only thing of intrinsic value
   "Welfarism is a form of consequentialism that focuses on maximizing happiness or welfare"

Derived forms: welfarisms

Encyclopedia: Welfarism