welfare
/ˈwelfeə(r)/noun
उच्चारण वेल्फ़ेअर
कल्याण, हित, भलाई
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[U]
the general health, happiness and safety of a person, an animal or a group
कल्याण, हित, भलाई
- the welfare of children
- animal welfare
- The teacher is deeply concerned about the welfare of her students.
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- The charity looks after the welfare of stray animals.
- The health and welfare of workers must come first.
Synonyms well-being health happiness prosperity good
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[U]
practical or financial help that is provided, often by the government, for people who need it
(सरकारी) कल्याणकारी सहायता
- social welfare schemes
- The state spends money on welfare for the elderly.
- Millions of families receive welfare payments.
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- The government has launched a welfare scheme for farmers.
- The state cut spending on welfare this year.
Synonyms social security benefits aid assistance
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welfare of + noun
'Welfare' is uncountable and followed by 'of' when it means general health and happiness.
स्वास्थ्य और सुख के अर्थ में 'welfare' uncountable है और उसके बाद 'of' आता है।
- The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
- She works for the welfare of street children.
welfare + noun
As a noun adjunct: welfare scheme, welfare state, welfare officer.
Noun adjunct के रूप में: welfare scheme, welfare state, welfare officer।
- The state launched a welfare scheme for widows.
on welfare (money from the state)
In some countries it means state benefits; in British English this is also called 'benefits'.
कुछ देशों में इसका अर्थ राज्य से मिलने वाली सहायता है; ब्रिटिश अंग्रेज़ी में इसे 'benefits' भी कहते हैं।
- Families on welfare receive monthly support.
welfare vs well-being / wellbeing
'Welfare' is often about public provision; 'well-being' is a personal state of comfort.
'Welfare' प्रायः सार्वजनिक व्यवस्था से जुड़ा है; 'well-being' व्यक्तिगत सुख-स्थिति है।
- Child welfare officers visit schools; teachers care about each child's well-being.
welfare vs wellfare / farewell
The spelling has one l after 'wel'. 'Farewell' is a different word meaning goodbye.
Spelling में 'wel' के बाद एक ही l आता है। 'Farewell' अलग शब्द है जिसका अर्थ विदाई है।
- A farewell party was held for the welfare officer.
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adjective + welfare
socialchildanimalpublicfamilywomen's
- Animal welfare groups rescued the stray dogs.
welfare + noun
stateschemefundofficerassociationprogramme
- The welfare fund helped flood victims.
verb + welfare
promoteensureprotectimproveneglect
- The school promotes student welfare.
welfare of + noun
of the nationof childrenof workersof the elderly
- The panchayat works for the welfare of the village.
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- The trust runs a welfare centre for old people.
ट्रस्ट वृद्धजनों के लिए एक कल्याण केंद्र चलाता है।
- Radhika joined a society working for women's welfare.
राधिका महिला कल्याण के लिए कार्य करने वाली एक संस्था से जुड़ी।
- A welfare state looks after its poor and sick.
कल्याणकारी राज्य अपने गरीबों और बीमारों की देखभाल करता है।
- The welfare of workers should come first.
श्रमिकों का कल्याण सर्वोपरि होना चाहिए।
- Cattle welfare was discussed at the farmers' meeting.
किसानों की बैठक में पशुओं के कल्याण पर चर्चा हुई।
- The hostel warden looks after the welfare of every girl.
छात्रावास की वार्डन हर लड़की के कल्याण का ध्यान रखती है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The welfares of the poor are important.
✓ The welfare of the poor is important.
'Welfare' is uncountable.
'Welfare' uncountable है।
✗ He works for the welfare to children.
✓ He works for the welfare of children.
Use 'of' after 'welfare'.
'Welfare' के बाद 'of' आता है।
✗ The government has launched many welfare for the poor.
✓ The government has launched many welfare schemes for the poor.
'Welfare' is uncountable, so 'many welfare' is wrong; use a noun such as 'schemes'.
'Welfare' uncountable है, इसलिए 'many welfare' गलत है; 'schemes' जैसा noun जोड़िए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns relate to a person's good condition, in different ways.
ये noun किसी व्यक्ति की अच्छी स्थिति से जुड़े हैं, पर अलग-अलग ढंग से।
General health and happiness, or public help.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य और सुख, या सार्वजनिक सहायता।
- Child welfare.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
wel·fare
With one l (not 'wellfare'); likewise welcome, welfare, but well-being has two.
एक l ('wellfare' गलत है); इसी तरह welcome, welfare, पर well-being में दो।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Social welfare, child welfare, welfare state.
Welfare के साथ ये phrases आते हैं: social welfare (सामाजिक कल्याण), child welfare (बाल कल्याण), और welfare state (कल्याणकारी राज्य, जहाँ सरकार नागरिकों की भलाई की ज़िम्मेदारी लेती है)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
India is a welfare state, as stated in the Directive Principles (Article 38 asks the state to promote the welfare of the people); the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
भारत एक कल्याणकारी राज्य है, जैसा Directive Principles में कहा गया है (अनुच्छेद 38 राज्य से जनता के कल्याण को बढ़ावा देने को कहता है); सामाजिक न्याय और अधिकारिता मंत्रालय।