Welfare

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. How to study for the people's welfare. - Shak. In whose deep eyes Men read the welfare of the times to come. - Emerson.

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" Synonyms: eudaemonia, eudaimonia, upbeat, well-being, wellbeing

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