unemployment
Translation
unemployment
Examples
Unemployment is a major social issue.
Unemployment is a major social issue.
He received unemployment benefits for six months.
He received unemployment benefits for six months.
Grammar Patterns
((unemployment)) the state of being unemployed The government is trying to reduce unemployment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joblessness; Antonyms: employment
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'employ' (to give work to) + '-ment' (a state or condition). It literally means the state of not being employed.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'un-' as meaning 'not'. So, unemployment is the state of 'not' having employment.