noun
national welfare; people's welfare
Refers to the well-being and prosperity of the people of a nation. Often used in political or economic contexts.
政府は民福の向上を最優先課題としている。
The government makes improving national welfare its top priority.
Compound of 民 (people) and 福 (fortune, welfare). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from standard Sino-Japanese morphemes.