welfare state
welfare state
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welfare state
noun
- A social system whereby the state assumes primary responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, as in matters of health care, education, employment, and social security.
- A nation in which such a system operates.
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"welfare state." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 17 August 2018. <http://www.yourdictionary.com/welfare-state>.
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welfare state. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17th, 2018, from http://www.yourdictionary.com/welfare-state
(plural welfare states)
- A social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, providing health care, education, unemployment compensation and social security.
- A state or nation in which such a system operates.
MLA Style
"welfare state." YourDictionary, n.d. Web. 17 August 2018. <http://www.yourdictionary.com/welfare-state>.
APA Style
welfare state. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17th, 2018, from http://www.yourdictionary.com/welfare-state
