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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWelfare state
/ˈwɛl.fɛər steɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system whereby the government undertakes to protect the health and well-being of its citizens, especially those in financial or social need, by means of grants, pensions, and other benefits.
"The country has a long-standing tradition as a robust welfare state providing universal healthcare and education." - 2
A society or political system organized around the provision of extensive social services and economic security.
"Debates often focus on whether the modern welfare state is economically sustainable in an aging society."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English 'welfare' (from Middle English, meaning well-being, from well + fare) and 'state' (from Latin status, condition). The term gained widespread prominence in the mid-20th century following the implementation of comprehensive social security systems in post-war Europe.
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État-providence
Transliteration: e-ta pro-vi-dãs
"L'État-providence joue un rôle essentiel dans la réduction des inégalités."
Wohlfahrtsstaat
Transliteration: vohl-farts-shtat
"Der moderne Wohlfahrtsstaat bietet umfassende soziale Absicherung."
stato sociale
Transliteration: sta-to so-cia-le
"Le riforme economiche minacciano la sostenibilità dello stato sociale."
estado del bienestar
Transliteration: es-ta-do del brien-es-tar
"El estado del bienestar garantiza servicios básicos para todos los ciudadanos."
estado de bem-estar social
Transliteration: es-ta-do de bem-es-tar so-ci-al
"O estado de bem-estar social é fundamental para combater a pobreza."
कल्याणकारी राज्य
Transliteration: kalyankari rajya
"भारत एक कल्याणकारी राज्य के रूप में स्थापित है।"
福利国家
Transliteration: fúlì guójiā
"北欧国家长期以来一直是典型的福利国家。"
복지국가
Transliteration: bokji-gukga
"현대 사회는 지속 가능한 복지국가를 지향합니다."
福祉国家
Transliteration: fukushi kokka
"北欧諸国は代表的な福祉国家として知られている。"
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