English

unemployment

ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt, ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt, ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt
Meaning: the state of not having a job; joblessness
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt, ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt

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Example sentences

The government is trying to reduce the high unemployment rate.
The government is trying to reduce the high unemployment rate.
The administration must deal with the problem of unemployment.
The administration must now deal with the problem of high unemployment.
High unemployment is often a leading indicator of an economic recession.
High unemployment is often a leading indicator of an economic recession.
Workers are protesting against high unemployment.
Workers are protesting against high unemployment.

Usage Notes

Refers both to the state of being without a job and the total number of people in an economy who are without work.

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