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welfarism Definition

☆ wel·far·ism (wel′fer iz′əm)

noun

the policies and practices of a welfare state or of public welfare agencies

welfarism Related Forms
wel′·far′·ist (-fer′ist) noun, adjective
welfarism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • penal: However, the crime control strategies pursued within the era of penal welfarism were confronted by an array of practical and ideological difficulties.