Welfarism
Nounवelfareवाद
Definition
A policy or ideology focused on promoting the welfare of citizens through social services, welfare programs, or state intervention.
Contextual Sentence: "The New Deal in the U.S. embodied welfarism by creating jobs and social safety nets."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): ‘Welfare’ + ‘ism’ = belief in ‘welfare’ (helping people)—like a ‘welfarist’ advocating for ‘welfare’ (food stamps).
Synonyms
social welfare
state interventionism
Antonyms
laissez-faire
neoliberalism