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unemployment benefit
/ʌnɛmplˈɔɪmənt bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/
/ʌnɛmplˈɔɪmənt bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/
Unemployment benefit
01
a financial aid provided by the government to people who are unemployed and actively seeking work, to help cover their living expenses
Examples
He applied for unemployment benefit after losing his job.
In many countries, unemployment benefit is provided for a limited period.
