transcription, транскрипция: [ welfeə(r) ]
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
The welfare of a person or group is their health, comfort, and happiness.
I do not think he is considering Emma’s welfare...
He was the head of a charity for the welfare of children.
N-UNCOUNT : usu with poss
2.
Welfare services are provided to help with people’s living conditions and financial problems.
Child welfare services are well established and comprehensive...
He has urged complete reform of the welfare system.
ADJ : usu ADJ n
3.
In the United States, welfare is money that is paid by the government to people who are unemployed, poor, or sick.
States such as Michigan and Massachusetts are making deep cuts in welfare...
N-UNCOUNT