| Main Entry: | social services |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | social work |
Synonyms: |
casework, community service, free school lunch, good works, government-provided services, relief, social welfare, support services, welfare, welfare work |
| Main Entry: | welfare state |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | government taking social responsibility |
Synonyms: |
social democracy, social services, welfare statism |