welfare

• Существительное, обозначающее здоровье, счастье и благополучие человека или группы, или систему государственной помощи нуждающимся.

A noun referring to the health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group, or a system of government assistance for those in need.

uncountable

1. Well-being and healthB2formal

   The health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group.

   Благополучие

   • The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
   • She is concerned about the welfare of her elderly parents.
   • The company provides programs for employee welfare.

   Synonymsbenefitgoodhappinessinterestprosperitywellbeing

   Antonymsharmill-beingmisfortunesuffering

2. Financial assistanceB1formal

   Financial support provided by the government to people in need.

   Социальное пособие

   • He applied for welfare after losing his job.
   • The welfare system helps families with low income.
   • She receives welfare benefits to support her children.

   Synonymsaiddolepublic assistancereliefsocial assistance