Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

welfariat

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: wel-fari-at
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The class of people who live on welfare payments.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

Blend of welfare + proletariat.

Usage

Derogatory

Questions

What does welfariat mean?: The class of people who live on welfare payments.
Where does welfariat come from?: Blend of welfare + proletariat.

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