Social Welfare

noun a person who gives alms or charity to those in need

• The wealthy almsgiver donated a large sum of money to the local charity.
• The generous almsgiver always helps out those in need in our community.
• That dude is like the ultimate almsgiver, always giving to anyone who asks.
• Her heart was like that of an almsgiver, always ready to offer help and support to those in distress.

noun a child who has been abandoned and found without any identification

adjective relating to a foundling or foundlings

• The orphanage took in a foundling who was left on their doorstep.
• The town rallied together to support the foundling they found abandoned in the park.
• Hey, did you hear about that baby foundling that was left at the fire station?
• The new employee felt like a foundling in the corporate world, trying to find their place among experienced colleagues.

verb Past tense of the verb neglect, which means to fail to care for properly or to pay insufficient attention to

• The neglected garden was overgrown with weeds and in need of attention.
• The neglected house was falling apart due to lack of maintenance.
• The neglected car was a total wreck, dude.
• Her neglected talents were finally recognized and appreciated by others.

noun An organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.

• The role of education in shaping a society's values cannot be underestimated.
• People in our society really love to gossip.
• Society is always so judgy about everything.
• In the grand scheme of things, we are all just tiny specks in the vast universe that is society.

noun A social system in which the state assumes primary responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, such as by providing healthcare, education, social services, and financial assistance.

• The welfare state provides social assistance to those in need through various government programs.
• The welfare state helps people who are struggling by giving them support from the government.
• The welfare state is like a safety net for those who are going through tough times.
• In a society with a strong welfare state, the government acts as a caring parent looking out for its citizens.