Meaning of the word "unemployment insurance" in English
What does "unemployment insurance" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
unemployment insurance
US /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt ɪnˈʃʊrəns/
UK /ˌʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt ɪnˈʃʊə.rəns/
Noun
a system of government payments to people who are temporarily out of work
Example:
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After losing his job, he applied for unemployment insurance.
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Many people rely on unemployment insurance during economic downturns.
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