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social service

social service

 
pronunciation:
so shl suhr vihs
part of speech: noun
definition 1: work that promotes social welfare; social work.
definition 2: (often pl.) any of various services, such as nutritional aid for expectant mothers, provided to those in need by a government.
derivation: social-service (adj.)