sécurité sociale

Definitions of sécurité sociale
  1. noun
    social welfare program in the U.S.; includes old-age and survivors insurance and some unemployment insurance and old-age assistance
    synonyms: assistance sociale
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    type of:
    assurance sociale
    government provision for unemployed, injured, or aged people; financed by contributions from employers and employees as well as by government revenue
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