What does welfare mean?

The health, happiness, and good living conditions of people. Public support for people who need money or care.

welfare

/ˈwelfeə/ · /ˈwelfer/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3927 in the learning path

健康幸福；福祉

n. The health, happiness, and good living conditions of people.

健康幸福；福祉

n. Public support for people who need money or care.

社会福利；救济

The shelter puts the welfare of its animals first.

这家收容所把动物的健康和幸福放在首位。

Governments should protect children's welfare by ensuring access to nutritious food and safe housing.

政府应确保儿童获得营养食物和安全住房，以保障他们的福祉。

不可数名词；作前置修饰语时也仍是名词。

What does welfare mean?: The health, happiness, and good living conditions of people. Public support for people who need money or care.
How is welfare pronounced?: UK /ˈwelfeə/, US /ˈwelfer/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.