English dictionary

welfare

/'w/E/l,f/(@)/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

noun.act

Examples
She lives on welfare.

Synonyms public assistance social welfare

Source: WordNet 3.0
something that aids or promotes well-being

noun.attribute

Synonyms benefit

Source: WordNet 3.0
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous

noun.state

Synonyms eudaemonia eudaimonia upbeat well-being wellbeing

Antonyms ill-being

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

Source: webster1913