welfarism

English

Etymology

welfare + -ism

Noun

welfarism (uncountable)

  1. (rare, derogatory) The belief in or support of the welfare state.
    Stage one of societal cancer is “welfarism.” Citizens get a few benefits for the elderly, the very young, those who can’t look after themselves, maybe some student loans. The economy remains pretty healthy. The symptoms are mild and noticed by very few. - Trevor Loudon, "Government Welfare: A Cancer Known as Communism"

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