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learnfare

Pronunciation: /ˈləːnfɛː/
Definition of learnfare

noun

[mass noun] North American
  • a welfare system in which attendance at school, college, or a training programme is necessary in order to receive benefits.

Origin:

1980s: from learn, on the pattern of workfare

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