<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>welfare work.</li><li>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.</li><li>(initial capital letter) Informal: a governmental agency that provides funds and aid to people in need, especially those unable to work.</li></ul>