Dictionary Entry
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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Poetry examples for “welfare”
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