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welfare

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈwɛlˌfɛə/Word FrequencyCommon (5.34)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.

In a Sentence

Writers often choose welfare when discussing complex ideas.

Published Usage Examples

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In America, the term welfare is almost a dirty word.

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Origin

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Common Phrases

. welfarestate welfarereform welfareservices welfaresystem welfareprograms welfarewelfare socialwelfare public

Poetry examples for welfare

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