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Thesaurus search results for 'WELFARE': 6 results found.


PUBLIC WELFARE 

SOCIAL WELFARE 

WELFARE (Search for related entries in the library)

WELFARE RECIPIENTS (Search for related entries in the library)

WELFARE STATE (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A form of government in which the state, through legislation, takes on the responsibility of protecting and promoting the basic well-being of all its members.

WELFARE STATE RESTRUCTURING (Search for related entries in the library)

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