ALL meanings of on welfare
on wel·fare
O o - noun on welfare the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, or organization; well-being: to look after a child's welfare; the physical or moral welfare of society. 1
- noun on welfare welfare work. 1
- noun on welfare financial or other assistance to an individual or family from a city, state, or national government: Thousands of jobless people in this city would starve if it weren't for welfare. 1
- noun on welfare (initial capital letter) Informal. a governmental agency that provides funds and aid to people in need, especially those unable to work. 1
- idioms on welfare on welfare, receiving financial aid from the government or from a private organization because of hardship and need. 1
- adjective on welfare claiming government benefits 1
- adverb on welfare on government benefits 1
- noun on welfare in receipt of financial aid from a government agency or other source 0
- noun on welfare receiving government aid because of poverty, unemployment, etc. 0