Meaning & use

Wellbeing

noun·Everyday

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The state of being comfortable, healthy, content, or generally satisfied with life.

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The company introduced new policies to support employee wellbeing.

Regular exercise contributes significantly to both physical and mental wellbeing.

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Wellbeing is increasingly written as one word in contemporary usage, though 'well-being' with a hyphen remains common, especially in formal writing.

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