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. |