Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

social security

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.00 in modern English

Syllables
so-cial se-cu-ri-ty
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.

Uncountable

noun

Those benefits paid under such a system.

Uncountable

noun

A specific such social benefit providing income in retirement or disability.

American usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

social security number

Synonyms

social insurance

Questions

What does social security mean?
A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.

How to pronounce social security

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