welfareOverview of noun welfare1. social welfare, welfare, public assistance -- (governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; "she lives on welfare")2. benefit, welfare -- (something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all") 3. wellbeing, well-being, welfare, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia -- (a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles") Made possible by Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. http://wordnet.princeton.edu |