social welfare

noun

: organized public or private social services for the assistance of disadvantaged groups

specifically : social work

Examples of social welfare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Support is already given to women within Australia, but in late July rules were relaxed so that social welfare groups can also refer victims for crisis support and accommodation, alongside the AFP. —

Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 3 Aug. 2024 Generally, Acemoglu and Johnson favor collective responses to protecting social welfare, such as encouraging the strengthening of unions at Amazon and Starbucks, over campaigns for better wages, working conditions, and jobs. —

Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023 Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for seven years in a row thanks to its robust social welfare system and policies such as generous parental leave. —

Rebecca Ann Hughes, Fortune Europe, 5 Aug. 2024 The relief of having a stronger safety net Norway’s healthcare, education and social welfare systems are designed to support people in times of need. —

Gabriella Mikiewicz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for social welfare

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Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of social welfare was in 1912

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“Social welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20welfare. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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