UBI

abbreviation

1. universal basic income: a government program to alleviate poverty through periodic, fixed, direct payments to every citizen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of UBI¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Ubisoft UBI 0.00%increase; green up pointing triangle Entertainment said it asked Euronext to resume trading of its shares and bonds after the videogame maker posted higher sales for its fiscal second quarter due to stronger-than-expected partnerships and a robust back catalog.

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Think tanks will publish UBI white papers.

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To better understand the reality of basic income, the showrunners would be well-served to speak with an actual recipient of UBI – like Torri Hanna, a fiber artist in the Minnesota program.

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On Saturday artistic director Thomas Jolly, ceremonies director Thierry Reboul and Alexandre Billard of events agency Ubi Bene, filed a complaint for death threats.

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One example Altman likes is universal basic income, or UBI, a social benefits program usually run by governments where every individual is entitled to payments.

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