unemployment
US /ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
UK /ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/
1.
the state of being unemployed or not having a job
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The government is working to reduce unemployment.
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High unemployment rates can lead to social unrest.
the state of being unemployed or not having a job