Welfariat

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The class of people who live on welfare payments. derogatory

    "Can we sustain a welfariat of its present size without serious economic, social and political consequences?"

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"Can we sustain a welfariat of its present size without serious economic, social and political consequences?"

Etymology

Blend of welfare + proletariat.

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