public welfare
nounUK /ˌpʌblɪk ˈwelfeə/
US /ˌpʌblɪk ˈwelfer/
Public welfare is help that the government gives to people who need it.
The family received public welfare to help pay for food and rent.
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2. The general well-being and happiness of all people in a community.
The new park was built for the public welfare of the whole town.
3. Government programs that provide money, food, or health care to people in need.
She works in an office that manages public welfare programs.
4. Actions or efforts that aim to help society and improve people's lives.
Many volunteers do public welfare work on weekends.