bijstand — meaning in English

English meaning

• aid verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
• succour noun Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
• support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.

Senses

bijstand is used for these senses in English:

• aid (uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
• succour (uncountable) Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
• support Financial or other help.

aid — full definition

1. verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
2. noun Help, support, or resources given to someone in need.

succour — full definition

1. noun Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
2. noun Aid or assistance in the form of military equipment and soldiers, especially reinforcements sent to support military action.
3. noun Protection, refuge, shelter; (countable) a place providing such protection, refuge or shelter.

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