welfarism

English

Etymology

welfare +‎ -ism

Noun

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.

Derived terms

• welfarist

Translations

belief in or support of a welfare state

• Italian: welfarismo m