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English noun: public assistance

1. public assistance (act) governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need


SamplesShe lives on welfare.


Synonymssocial welfare, welfare


Broader (hypernym)aid, economic aid, financial aid


Narrower (hyponym)dole, pogey, pogy, relief, social insurance









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