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  • adjective Opposed to welfare (financial aid offered by a government).

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anti- +‎ welfare

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Examples

  • More important, it's a well-kept bastion of cultur-al conservatism: an antitax, antiwelfare, heavily Roman Catholic haven for families who long ago fled New York City.

    The Fight Inside The Tent 2008

  • Now, the embattled but implausibly buoyant Mr. Giuliani is still in with a shot at the Republican nomination and the presidency, and the institute is hoping for its apotheosis moment: a chance to export “broken windows” policing, antiwelfare policies and tuition vouchers around the world.

    The Rudy Giuliani Conservatives 2006

  • (Most of these participants expressed views that suggested a strong antiwelfare bias.)

    Boston.com Top Stories 2010

  • But while Swails displays considerable knowledge of the state budget, and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, Bohlsen offers antiwelfare anecdotes to flesh out her position.

    Lloydletta's Nooz and Comments 2008

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