social welfare vs welfare

social welfare

noun
  • The provision of a minimal level of well-being and support for citizens and other eligible residents who lack current means to support basic needs. 

welfare

noun
  • Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (often called welfare assistance in UK English). 

  • Such payment. 

  • Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect. 

verb
  • To provide with welfare or aid. 

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