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altruistic unselfishly devoted to the welfare of others. [2 definitions]
antiwelfare combined form of welfare.
caseload the number of cases assigned, as to a social worker or parole officer, or handled, as by a court or welfare agency, at one time or during a specified period.
client one who is subject to the assistance of a government or private welfare agency, esp. by virtue of being poor. [1/3 definitions]
commonweal the public welfare; common good.
community chest a fund made up of private contributions collected for distribution to local charitable, welfare, and service organizations.
crime an act that violates the law of a state, nation, or other entity, and that endangers the public welfare in some way. [1/3 definitions]
domestic relations court in some U.S. states, a court with jurisdiction limited to matters involving a family or household, esp. disputes involving the custody, support, and welfare of children; family court.
good benefit; welfare. [1/25 definitions]
humanist one who has special concern for the welfare and dignity of humans. [1/3 definitions]
humanitarian characterized by concern for improving the welfare of humanity. [2/3 definitions]
loose cannon one whose uncontrolled behavior endangers others' welfare or efforts.
love deep concern for the welfare of others. [2/12 definitions]
Mahayana the later of two major branches of Buddhism, stressing universal salvation and disinterested concern for the welfare of others. (Cf. Hinayana.)
means test an inquiry into a person's financial status and economic resources, esp. to determine eligibility for unemployment compensation, welfare payments, low-cost housing, or the like.
public-spirited having or showing great interest in the welfare of the general public.
self-abnegation a setting aside of one's own interests or welfare for the sake of others'; self-denial; self-sacrifice.
social of or pertaining to the welfare of human beings living in groups or communities. [1/7 definitions]
social service work that promotes social welfare; social work. [1/2 definitions]
take care of to focus concerned attention on; be responsible for the welfare or condition of. [1/2 definitions]
welfare state a social system in which the state assumes the responsibility for the welfare of its citizens in housing, medical care, employment, and the like.