welfare state

/W EH1 L F EH0 R S T EY1 T/
noun
  1. 1

    A social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, providing health care, education, unemployment compensation and social security.

  2. 2

    A country in which such a system operates.

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