Public Assistance (Noun)

Meaning

Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need; "she lives on welfare".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Social Welfare
• Welfare

Hypernyms

• Economic Assistance
• Assistance
• Aid
• Financial Assistance
• Economic Aid

Hyponyms

• Relief
• Dole
• Social Insurance
• Pogy