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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

unemployment

/ˌʌnɪmˈploʊmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does unemployment mean?

noun

The state of being unemployed, or the condition of not having a job. A period of time when a person is not working.

Example

"The high unemployment rate in the city led to a surge in poverty and crime."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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