Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neet
Noun
/niːt/
Definition
An acronym for ‘Not in Education, Employment, or Training.’ It describes individuals who are disengaged from work and are not actively pursuing education.
Examples
- Many NEETs struggle to find their way into the workforce.
- The program aims to help NEET individuals gain skills for employment.
- She was classified as NEET after graduating high school without pursuing further education.
Meaning
NEET is often used to refer to young adults who are not working or studying.
Synonyms
- Idle
- Unemployed
- Inactive
- Disengaged