welfare work

noun

1. the efforts or programs of an agency, community, business organization, etc., to improve living conditions, increase job opportunities, secure hospitalization, and the like, for needy persons within its jurisdiction.

Other Words From

• welfare worker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of welfare work¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Welfare work in Le Creusot is in a high state of efficiency.

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The Kanegafuchi welfare work is exceptional, but it is in line with the new spirit of the people.

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Welfare work is not uncommon in the large establishments, and a minimum wage is being adopted here and there.

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Since the factory was working at top speed a great deal of attention was paid to welfare work.

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Gandhi has arranged that the fund be used for village welfare work among women and children.

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