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social security

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.
    uncountable
  2. Those benefits paid under such a system.
    uncountable
  3. A specific such social benefit providing income in retirement or disability.
    US, uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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