welfare welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛr/

noun

1. () Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need  ( public assistance , social welfare , welfare )
   governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
    She lives on welfare
   she lives on welfare
   
2. () Something that aids or promotes well-being  ( welfare , benefit )
   something that aids or promotes well-being
    For the benefit of all
   for the benefit of all
   
3. A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous  ( eudaemonia , eudaimonia , upbeat , welfare , well-being , wellbeing )
   a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
    The town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles
   the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles