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well–being
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well–being
(noun)
well–being
/
ˈ
wɛl
ˈ
biːjɪŋ/
noun
well–being
/
ˈ
wɛl
ˈ
biːjɪŋ/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of WELL–BEING
[
noncount
]
:
the state of being happy, healthy, or successful
Meditation can increase a person's sense of
well-being
.
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The
well-being of
our families was at stake.
the economic
well-being of
the state
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