Wohlfahrtsverband
welfare organisation, welfare association
noun VOHL-fahrts-fer-bant Rare
Usage Note
Wohlfahrtsverband refers to a major non-governmental welfare organisation such as Caritas, Diakonie, or Arbeiterwohlfahrt. These umbrella bodies provide social services across Germany and are important players in the social-welfare system.
Examples
"Der Wohlfahrtsverband betreibt zahlreiche Beratungsstellen in der Stadt."
Natural Translation
The welfare organisation runs numerous advice centres in the city.
Literal Translation
The welfare organisation operates numerous advice centres in the city.
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