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Definition of Social welfare
1. Noun. Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need. "She lives on welfare"
Exact synonyms: Public Assistance, Welfare
Specialized synonyms: Social Insurance, Relief, Dole, Pogey, Pogy
Generic synonyms: Aid, Economic Aid, Financial Aid
Specialized synonyms: Social Insurance, Relief, Dole, Pogey, Pogy
Generic synonyms: Aid, Economic Aid, Financial Aid
Medical Definition of Social welfare
1. Organised institutions which provide services to ameliorate conditions of need or social pathology in the community. (12 Dec 1998)