welfare (noun)
121blessing — noun Date: before 12th century 1. a. the act or words of one that blesses b. approval, encouragement 2. a thing conducive to happiness or welfare 3. grace said at a meal …
122commonweal — noun Date: 14th century 1. archaic commonwealth 2. the general welfare …
123community chest — noun Date: 1919 a general fund accumulated from individual subscriptions to defray demands on a community for charity and social welfare …
124philanthropy — noun (plural pies) Etymology: Late Latin philanthropia, from Greek philanthrōpia, from philanthrōpos loving people, from phil + anthrōpos human being Date: circa 1623 1. goodwill to fellowmen; especially active effort to promote human welfare 2.… …
125police power — noun Date: 1827 the inherent power of a government to exercise reasonable control over persons and property within its jurisdiction in the interest of the general security, health, safety, morals, and welfare except where legally prohibited …
126purser — noun Etymology: Middle English, from purs purse Date: 15th century 1. an official on a ship responsible for papers and accounts and on a passenger ship also for the comfort and welfare of passengers 2. a steward on an airliner …
127redistributionist — noun Date: 1961 one who believes in or advocates a welfare state • redistributionist adjective …
128social security — noun Date: 1908 1. the principle or practice or a program of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social welfare of the individual and his or her family; especially capitalized both Ss a… …
