welfarism

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English

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Etymology

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From welfare +‎ -ism.

Noun

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welfarism (uncountable)

  1. (rare, derogatory) The belief in or support of a welfare state.
  2. (philosophy) An axiology or ethical theory in which value is determined by the well-being (e.g., happiness) of people or other sentient beings.

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