social welfare
noun
: organized public or private social services for the assistance of disadvantaged groups
specifically : social work
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This shift was also reflected in the language and coverage of Islam in right-wing media, which often portrayed Muslims as invaders wanting to impose Sharia law and as a drain on social welfare. —
Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026 The Cuban president recalled the achievements made possible by the revolution and its social welfare system, which allows for free education that has trained thousands of professionals, many of whom have now been forced to emigrate due to the crisis. —ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 Expanding pension generosity will force painful trade-offs — between school funding, social welfare, public safety, and pension obligations. —Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026 Public health, labor systems and social welfare programs expanded during this time. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for social welfare
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Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026 The Cuban president recalled the achievements made possible by the revolution and its social welfare system, which allows for free education that has trained thousands of professionals, many of whom have now been forced to emigrate due to the crisis. —ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 Expanding pension generosity will force painful trade-offs — between school funding, social welfare, public safety, and pension obligations. —Daniel Disalvo, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026 Public health, labor systems and social welfare programs expanded during this time. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for social welfare
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“Social welfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/social%20welfare. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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social welfare
noun
social wel·fare -ˈwel-ˌfa(ə)r, -ˌfe(ə)r 
: organized public or private social services for the assistance of disadvantaged groups
specifically : social work
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