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universal basic income

universal basic income noun: a form of social security, whereby all citizens or qualified residents, receive a sum of money on a regular schedule unconditionally.

Noun

universal basic income

  1. A form of social security, whereby all citizens or qualified residents, receive a sum of money on a regular schedule unconditionally.
    • Silicon Valley has, paradoxically, become one of the most vocal proponents of universal basic income (UBI). […] UBI becomes a consolation prize for those whose lives are disrupted.2016 June 22, Jathan Sadowski, “Why Silicon Valley is embracing universal basic income”, in The Guardian
    • We should explore ideas like universal basic income to give everyone a cushion to try new things.2017 May 25, Mark Zuckerberg, “Mark Zuckerberg’s Commencement address at Harvard”, in The Harvard Gazette
    Synonyms:
    UBI, basic income

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Questions about universal basic income

What does universal basic income mean?
Universal basic income means a form of social security, whereby all citizens or qualified residents, receive a sum of money on a regular schedule unconditionally.
What part of speech is universal basic income?
Universal basic income is a noun.

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