welfare
UK: ˈwɛlfeə | US: ˈwɛlˌfɛr
n. 1. The health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group.
n. 2. Government-provided financial or social support for those in need.
n. 3. The general well-being of a community or society.
welfare = wel<well> + fare<go, journey>
- wel (from Old English wel, meaning "well" or "good")
- fare (from Old English faran, meaning "to go" or "to journey")
Etymology Origin:
The word welfare originates from Old English wel (well) + faran (to go), combining to mean "a good journey" or "a state of well-being." Over time, it evolved to signify general prosperity and later became associated with organized social support systems. The logic reflects the idea of progressing ("faring") toward a good ("well") condition, whether individually or collectively.
The government introduced new policies to improve child welfare.
Animal welfare organizations advocate for humane treatment of pets.
Employee welfare programs include health insurance and paid leave.
She dedicated her career to promoting social welfare.
Economic growth alone does not guarantee public welfare.