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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSocial policy
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ˈpɑː.lə.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Guidelines, principles, legislation, and activities pursued by governments and organizations to address public welfare, health, education, and social security.
"The government introduced a new social policy aimed at reducing poverty and improving healthcare access." - 2
The academic field of study focused on the systematic evaluation of societies' responses to social needs and the impact of welfare programs.
"She is pursuing a master's degree in social policy at the university."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'social' (derived from the Latin 'socialis', meaning allied or of society) and 'policy' (from the Greek 'polis', via Late Latin 'politia' and French 'politique', relating to public governance). Established as a distinct academic and political concept in the 20th century, it evolved to describe institutional guidelines and governmental actions addressing societal welfare and public well-being.
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politique sociale
Transliteration: pɔ.li.tik sɔ.sjal
"Le gouvernement a réformé sa politique sociale cette année."
Sozialpolitik
Transliteration: zoˈtsi̯aːlˌpaʊ̯liTIK
"Die neue Sozialpolitik zielt darauf ab, Familien besser zu unterstützen."
politica sociale
Transliteration: poˈli.ti.ka soˈʃaː.le
"La politica sociale del paese richiede riforme urgenti."
política social
Transliteration: poˈli.ti.ka soˈsjal
"La política social debe proteger a los sectores más vulnerables."
política social
Transliteration: puˈli.ti.kɐ suˈsi.aw
"O foco principal do governo deve ser a política social."
सामाजिक नीति
Transliteration: samajik niti
"सरकार ने देश में एक नई सामाजिक नीति लागू की है।"
社会政策
Transliteration: shè huì zhèng cè
"完善的社会政策能够有效减少贫困。"
사회정책
Transliteration: sahoe jeongchaek
"정부는 저출산을 해결하기 위한 사회정책을 발표했다."
社会政策
Transliteration: shakai seisaku
"政府は福祉を向上させるための社会政策を推進している。"
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