social service

noun

1. organized welfare efforts carried on under professional auspices by trained personnel.

Other Word Forms

• social-service adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of social service¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

An intersectoral approach involving health, legal and social services is critical for meaningful change.

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The presidential election comes amid growing concerns about inflation, security challenges, poor social services, corruption and unemployment.

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Ms Edward said Karen was "always in their thoughts" and claimed she wrote to social services in 1984 asking after her, but never received a response.

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The plaintiffs who spoke with The Times said the recruiters paid them outside a social services office in South Los Angeles.

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His mother, Carol, has been fighting to get Birmingham City Council adult social services involved.

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