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social welfare

–noun
social services provided by a government for its citizens.

Origin:
1915–20
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Main Entry: social wel·fare
Pronunciation: -'wel-"fa(&)r, -"fe(&)r
Function: noun
: organized public or private social services for theassistance of disadvantaged groups; specifically : SOCIAL WORK
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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