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Meanings of unemployment in English

Russian
безработный
Portuguese
desemprego
Spanish
tasa de desempleo
Catalan
taxa d'atur
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State when people are without work and actively seeking work.

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безработный
Usage of unemployment in English
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The unemployment rate in Spain and Greece, however, is five times greater.
The Irish Times
2
Nabiam said he would focus on health, education and tackling youth unemployment.
Reuters
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Crime, unemployment, poverty and education is also on the list of concerns.
The South African
4
He also added that unemployment is particularly high among young, college-educated Americans.
The Guardian
5
This month, thousands marched in Rome to demand action on record unemployment.
The Guardian
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Official figures released today showed unemployment was pegged at five per cent.
News.com.au
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That's how many people are receiving some form of government unemployment benefit.
Forbes
8
In that year, Tory policies had devastated industry and sent unemployment skyrocketing.
The Guardian
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Consumer prices are dropping and unemployment among Saudi citizens has been increasing.
Reuters
10
Some federal workers are applying for unemployment benefits, according to media reports.
Reuters
11
High unemployment rates among youths are also a factor, the report said.
Feminist dot com
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So they're talking about unemployment numbers that are really serious, he said.
Reuters
13
Tens of thousands are emigrating, escaping an 18 per cent unemployment rate.
The Irish Times
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In other areas unemployment and high supply are keeping the market suppressed.
The Irish Times
15
Poverty and unemployment is the real issue behind Le Pen's rise here.
The Guardian
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In the last week, nearly 1 million Canadians applied for unemployment benefits.
The Guardian
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Portuguese
desemprego
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South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
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