LEARNit Dictionary

welfare

noun
B2+
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2+
the general health, happiness and safety of a person, an animal or a group
رفاه, بهزیستی
synonym well-being
2
B2+
practical or financial help that is provided, often by the government, for people or animals that need it
رفاه, رفاه اجتماعی, کمک دولتی, حمایت مالی, یارانه
The state is still the main provider of welfare.
child welfare
a social welfare programme
welfare provision/services/work
There must be adequate welfare provision for people who are unable to work.
see also corporate welfare
3
B2+
money that the government pays regularly to people who are poor, unemployed, sick, etc.
کمک معیشتی, حمایت مالی, یارانه, مستمری
They would rather work than live on welfare.