wel·fare 
/ˈwɛlˌfeɚ/ noun
/ˈwɛlˌfeɚ/ noun [noncount] 1 : a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc.
▪ He wants to do away with welfare. ▪ His family is on welfare. [=receiving government assistance] — often used before another noun ▪ welfare benefits/programs/payments/costs ▪ welfare families [=families that receive welfare] — sometimes used figuratively ▪ (chiefly US) corporate welfare [=money or aid given by the government to help a large company] 2 : the state of being happy, healthy, or successful : well-being
▪ I have your welfare at heart. ▪ The welfare of all the orphans was at stake. ▪ She donates to organizations concerned about animal welfare.
▪ He wants to do away with welfare. ▪ His family is on welfare. [=receiving government assistance] — often used before another noun ▪ welfare benefits/programs/payments/costs ▪ welfare families [=families that receive welfare] — sometimes used figuratively ▪ (chiefly US) corporate welfare [=money or aid given by the government to help a large company]
▪ I have your welfare at heart. ▪ The welfare of all the orphans was at stake. ▪ She donates to organizations concerned about animal welfare.
