welfarist

== English == === Etymology === From welfare + -ist. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈwɛlfɛːɹɪst/ === Noun === welfarist (plural welfarists) Someone who supports welfare, especially of animals. A supporter of the politics or principles of the welfare state. ==== Derived terms ==== === Adjective === welfarist (comparative more welfarist, superlative most welfarist) Pertaining to support for the politics or principles of the welfare state.