social security

American  

[soh-shuhl si-kyoor-i-tee] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti /

noun

1. Usually Social Security a program of old-age, unemployment, health, disability, and survivors insurance maintained by the U.S. federal government through compulsory payments by specific employer and employee groups.

2. the theory or practice of providing economic security and social welfare for the individual through government programs maintained by funds from public taxation.

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social security British  

noun

1. public provision for the economic, and sometimes social, welfare of the aged, unemployed, etc, esp through pensions and other monetary assistance

2. (often capitals) a government programme designed to provide such assistance

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Etymology

Origin of social security

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Uber France had declared in its 2024 financial statements that in December 2024 the French social security agency Urssaf had "filed a lawsuit against the company, proposing a revision of the calculation of social security contributions".

From Barron's

We live on Social Security and pensions.

From MarketWatch

Ultimately, you would still rely on Social Security, pensions and investments to pay the loan off.

From MarketWatch

If you claimed Social Security at 70, you are already receiving your maximum benefit.

From MarketWatch

At age 62, you may be eligible to collect up to 50% of your ex-spouse’s full retirement age Social Security benefit, provided it is higher than your own.

From MarketWatch