public assistance (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ˈpʌblɪk əˈsɪstəns
Definition
Government aid provided to individuals or families in need, often in the form of money, food, or housing.
Examples
The program offers public assistance to low-income households.
Many people rely on public assistance during economic downturns.
Critics argue that public assistance can create dependency.
How to Use public assistance
- public assistance for (prepositional phrase)
- Government aid given to a specific group or for a particular purpose. — "The new policy expanded public assistance for single mothers."
- public assistance program (collocation)
- A specific government initiative designed to offer aid. — "He found a job through a public assistance program."
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