CEFR C1

social welfare

noun phrase

Meaning

Government programs designed to provide financial and other assistance to individuals and families in need, ensuring a basic standard of living and well-being for all citizens.

Examples

The new government promised to expand social welfare programs to support low-income families.
Critics argue that excessive social welfare spending can strain a nation's economy.

Synonyms: public assistance, social security, welfare system, social safety net

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social welfare (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈwɛlfɛər/

Definition

Government programs designed to provide financial and other assistance to individuals and families in need, ensuring a basic standard of living and well-being for all citizens.

Examples

The new government promised to expand social welfare programs to support low-income families.
Critics argue that excessive social welfare spending can strain a nation's economy.
Many developed countries have comprehensive social welfare systems that include unemployment benefits and public housing.

How to Use social welfare

social welfare system (collocation): The entire network of government support. — "Japan has a comprehensive social welfare system for its aging population."
social welfare provision (collocation): The act of providing social welfare. — "The country's social welfare provision includes free healthcare and education."

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