Also means
excessive state welfare
Usage Note
Assistenzialismo is a charged political term in Italian public debate, used to criticize a system or policy that creates excessive dependency on state assistance rather than promoting self-sufficiency. It is almost always used with a negative connotation. The related adjective is assistenzialistico. Learners should be aware that using this word signals a particular ideological stance.
Examples
"Il partito critica l'assistenzialismo dello stato."
Natural Translation
The party criticizes the state's welfarism.
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