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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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