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social welfare Definition

social welfare

noun

  1. the welfare of society, esp. of those segments of society that are underprivileged or disadvantaged because of poverty, poor education, unemployment, etc.
  2. social work

social welfare Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • promote: Social Work statutory duties are detailed in the Social Work ( Scotland ) Act 1968 which gives local authorities duties to promote social welfare.

Adjective modifier

  • optimal: The conclusion is that to obtain optimal social welfare, part of the negative side effects, such as environmental pollution, will remain.

Preposition: in