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Meanings of welfare in English

Portuguese
saúde
Catalan
comoditat
Spanish
comodidad

A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous.

saúde
Portuguese
assistência social
Catalan
benestar social
Spanish
bienestar social

Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need.

assistência social
Russian
социальное обеспечение
Portuguese
rendimento social de inserção
Spanish
contribución previsional
Catalan
benestar

Government support intended to ensure that members of a society can meet basic human needs such as food and shelter.

Related terms
социальное обеспечение
Portuguese
benefício
Catalan
profit
Spanish
beneficio

Something that aids or promotes well-being.

benefício
Usage of welfare in English
1
This year, the biggest changes in public opinion concern the welfare state.
The Guardian
2
A spokesperson for animal welfare group SAFE said animals suffered at rodeos.
Radio NZ
3
The reality is that animal welfare must come first in these cases.
Independent.ie
4
That year gave a boost to social democracy and the welfare state?
Reuters
5
He said police would visit the passengers later today for welfare checks.
Radio NZ
6
NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said the players' welfare was the main priority.
News.com.au
7
It would follow EU rules on product safety, animal welfare and VAT.
The Guardian
8
Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor said he was concerned about animal welfare.
Radio NZ
9
Opposition parties and child welfare groups blamed the Government for this situation.
The Irish Times
10
However, an animal welfare group and the Green Party have expressed concerns.
Radio NZ
11
Some UK opinion favoured having farmers directly responsible for their sheep's welfare.
The Irish Times
12
The government also plans to subsidize employers' social welfare contributions for workers.
Reuters
13
Photo: Supplied The grass reduces crop yields and causes animal welfare problems.
Radio NZ
14
The bird welfare charity is unveiling its environmental programme for government today.
The Irish Times
15
The WTO doesn't accept animal welfare as a reason for preventing trade.
The Guardian
16
To embarrass him the Republicans made welfare a major issue this year.
The Irish Times
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