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welfarism
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wel·far·ism  (wlfâr-zm)
n.
The set of policies, practices, and social attitudes associated with a welfare state.
welfar·ist n.
welfarism [ˈwɛlˌfɛərɪzəm]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) policies or attitudes associated with a welfare state
welfarist  n
welfarism
the beliefs and policies associated with the welfare system.
See also: Society
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The welfarists might exaggerate, but it is difficult to entirely discount many of their claims.
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