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(satellite adjective) of or relating to a welfare state |
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Synonyms: welfare-statist, welfarist |
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(noun) governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need |
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Synonyms: social welfare |
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Related Words: dole, financial aid, pogey, pogy, relief, social insurance |
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(noun) something that aids or promotes well-being: "for the common good" |
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Synonyms: benefit |
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Related Words: good, goodness, interest, sake |
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(noun) the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles" |
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Synonyms: upbeat, well-being |
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Related Words: fool's paradise, health, prosperity, successfulness |
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