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UNEMPLOYED

\ʌnɛmplˈɔ͡ɪd], \ʌnɛmplˈɔ‍ɪd], \ʌ_n_ɛ_m_p_l_ˈɔɪ_d]\

Definitions of UNEMPLOYED

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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not engaged in a gainful occupation; "unemployed workers marched on the capital"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

not engaged in a gainful occupation; "unemployed workers marched on the capital"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Not invested or used; as, unemployed capital.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Not invested or used; as, unemployed capital.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Not occupied; at leisure; not engaged in work.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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