What is another word for welfare programs?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛlfe͡ə pɹˈə͡ʊɡɹamz] (IPA)

Welfare programs refer to the various social services provided by governments to alleviate poverty and promote social welfare. Alternatives to the term 'welfare programs' include social assistance, social welfare, public assistance, social safety nets, and anti-poverty programs. These terms are often used interchangeably and have similar connotations. Other terms that are commonly used to refer to welfare programs include government aid, public aid, and social support programs. Regardless of the term used, welfare programs are essential in promoting social justice, reducing poverty and ensuring that every citizen has access to basic needs such as healthcare, food, and shelter.

What are the hypernyms for Welfare programs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Welfare programs

  • For many of those who had historically supported welfare programs in the broadest sense, it was perfectly reasonable to enact legislation in which poor people were the objects of efforts to assist them.
    Barney Frank
  • The steady expansion of welfare programs can be taken as a measure of the steady disintegration of the Negro family structure over the past generation in the United States.
    Daniel Patrick Moynihan

Related words: welfare program, welfare benefits, welfare programs for low income families, welfare office, social welfare programs, social services for low income families, low income assistance

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