B2 noun #8,018 most common

welfare state

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.

welfare state in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) 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.
  • (noun) A country in which such a system operates.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun 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. 2
    noun A country in which such a system operates.
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