Society
welfare
noun
Definition
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; also government financial support.
In a sentence
“The welfare state provides a safety net for citizens who are unable to support themselves.”
Synonyms
wellbeingbenefit systemsocial security
Common collocations
- social welfare
- welfare state
- welfare system
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urbanisation
noun
The process by which more people come to live in towns and cities.
demographics
noun
Statistical data relating to the composition of a population.
inequality
noun
Difference in status, opportunities, or outcomes between individuals or groups.
integration
noun
The process of combining or incorporating groups into a wider society or system.