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welfare state

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a state in which the welfare of its citizens, with regard to employment, medical care, social security, etc., is considered to be the responsibility of the government

welfare state

noun

  1. 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.
  2. A nation in which such a system operates.

welfare-state

Noun

(plural welfare states)

  1. 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.
  2. A state or nation in which such a system operates.

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