animal welfare
collocation / noun phrase · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
the health, safety, and humane treatment of animals
Exam-register meaning
the ethical and practical concern that animals should not suffer unnecessarily
In context
naturalThe charity works to improve animal welfare in shelters.
examStricter animal welfare laws may increase production costs, but they reflect growing public concern about ethical consumption.
Common collocations
animal welfare lawswelfare standardsimprove animal welfare
Watch out
Do not confuse “welfare” with “farewell.” Welfare means well-being.
Word family
animal (noun/adjective)welfare (noun)