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Public Assistance (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • Many people who lose their jobs are forced to rely on public assistance until they can find new employment.
  • The state offers various forms of public assistance to help low-income families make ends meet.
  • Public assistance programs, such as Medicaid and food stamps, provide vital support for struggling individuals.
  • Some people feel that public assistance can create dependency, rather than encouraging people to become self-sufficient.
  • Without access to public assistance, many vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and disabled, would face extreme hardship.

Synonyms

  • Social Welfare
  • Welfare

Hypernyms

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

Hyponyms

  • Relief
  • Dole
  • Social Insurance
  • Pogy
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