definition of
welfare

[1] #1 welfare n. [social welfare, public assistance] governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; "she lives on welfare". wn

[2] #2 welfare n. [benefit] something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all". wn

[3] #3 welfare n. [wellbeing, well-being, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia] a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; "the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles". wn