| Main Entry: | safety net |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | security guarantee |
Synonyms: |
benefits, buffer, government aid, insurance, level of economic security guaranteed by government, parachute, precaution, precautions, preventive measure, protection, protective umbrella, safeguard, safety plug, safety valve, sheet anchor, subsidy |
| Main Entry: | public assistance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | aid to needy |
Synonyms: |
aid to dependent children, aid to the blind, food stamps, government aid, meal ticket, old-age assistance, public welfare, relief, relief payments, social welfare, welfare, welfare aid, welfare payments |