unemployment
nounmasculine/dɨzẽˈpɾɐjɣu/high
de·sem·pre·go
Definition
The state of being without a paid job.
Unemployment rates have fallen slightly.
Long-term unemployment is a serious social problem.
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Common collocations
unemployment rateyouth unemploymentlong-term unemploymentunemployment benefit
Idiomatic expressions
- on the dole (receiving unemployment benefits)
Etymology
Derivado de 'des-' (negação) + 'emprego'.