Social security is a term that refers to a government program that provides financial support to those in retirement or with disabilities. Synonyms for social security include retirement benefits, pension, old-age allowance, welfare, public assistance, and state benefits. Retirement benefits are the compensation that an employee receives once they retire from their job. Pension refers to a regular payment given to retirees, public assistance provides support to low-income individuals, while state benefits are financial support provided by a state government to those who qualify. Welfare is a government program that provides financial aid to individuals with low income, while old-age allowance is a financial support given to senior citizens.