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Unemployment

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Meanings of Unemployment

Noun

  • Not having a job; when someone can't find work.
  • When many people in a place don't have jobs.
  • A time when someone is not working or looking for a job.

Explanation of the word: Unemployment

Unemployment means when people want to work but can't find a job. It's like when you want to play a game but there are no friends to play with.

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Translations for the word: Unemployment

hindi
बेरोजगारी

berozgaari

बेरोजगारी

berozgaari

काम की कमी

kaam ki kami

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Unemployment

What does 'unemployment' mean?
Unemployment means that a person is looking for a job but cannot find one.
How do you pronounce 'unemployment'?
You pronounce 'unemployment' like this: un-em-ploy-ment.
What is the origin of the word 'unemployment'?
The word 'unemployment' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'employment' which means having a job.
What is the meaning of 'unemployment' in Hindi?
The word 'unemployment' in Hindi is 'बेरोजगारी' (Berozgāri).