welfare capitalism

noun

: capitalism characterized by a concern for the welfare of various social groupings (as workers) expressed usually through social-security programs, collective-bargaining agreements, state industrial codes, and other guarantees against insecurity

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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