unemployment

ʌnˈemplɔɪmənt
nounIntermediateLoanword from Englishunemployment
general

the state of being without a job or work, especially when one is actively seeking employment

बेरोज़गारी दर बढ़ रही है।

The unemployment rate is rising.

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This term is commonly used in economic and labor market discussions.

sociology

a situation where people who are willing and able to work cannot find jobs

बेरोज़गारी युवाओं में बढ़ती चिंता का कारण है।

Unemployment is a growing concern among the youth.

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This definition emphasizes the social impact of unemployment.

Collocations

unemployment rateबेरोज़गारी दरunemployment benefitsबेरोज़गारी लाभ

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Related Phrases

mass unemploymentphrase
a situation where a large number of people are unemployed
unemployment insurancephrase
a government program that provides financial assistance to unemployed individuals

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

In economic discussions, 'unemployment' often refers to statistical measures, while in sociology, it may focus on social consequences.

Gold Rule

Accurate Usage

Use 'unemployment' to describe the lack of jobs, not the act of being fired or quitting a job.

📖Word Origin

From Middle French 'en- + emploi (employment) + -ment (suffix forming nouns)', first attested in English in the late 16th century.

📝Usage Notes

The term is often used in economic reports, labor statistics, and social policy discussions. It can also refer to structural unemployment, cyclical unemployment, or frictional unemployment in economic contexts.

Word Breakdown

un-
not
prefix
+
employ
to give work to someone
root
+
-ment
the state or result of
suffix
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