welfare

• Sustantivo que designa la salud, la felicidad y el bienestar de una persona o un grupo, o el sistema de asistencia pública que provee ayuda a quienes la necesitan.

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

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1. Well-being and healthB2formal

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

   Bienestar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbenefitgoodhappinessinterestprosperitywellbeing

   Antónimosharmill-beingmisfortunesuffering

2. Financial assistanceB1formal

   Financial support provided by the government to people in need.

   Asistencia social

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

   Sinónimosaiddolepublic assistancereliefsocial assistance