social work
noun
organized work directed toward the betterment of social conditions in the community, as by seeking to improve the condition of people in poverty, to promote the welfare of children, etc.
social worker
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a word derived from
social work.
Example Sentences
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Toni Quinones, a social worker in the town of La Zubia about five kilometres southeast of Granada, said firefighters were "working continuously" in her neighbourhood.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
It took Jon Rapp, 54, a clinical social worker from Pierre, S.D.,
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Any interested party — a hospital, nursing home, social worker, adult protective services, friend or relative — can file a formal petition with the local probate or superior court.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Moua, who arrived as a student in 1973 and worked as a social worker, said he enjoys farmwork to stay active and in shape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
As the summer wore on, the boy had begun, if not to enjoy his weekly conversations with the social worker, at least not to dread them.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
