n. | 1. | Well-doing or well-being in any respect; the enjoyment of health and the common blessings of life; exemption from any evil or calamity; prosperity; happiness. |
Noun | 1. | welfare - governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need Synonyms: social welfare |
2. | welfare - something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the common good" Synonyms: benefit | |
3. | welfare - a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles" |