"Mass unemployment" refers to a situation where a large number of people in a particular area or country are out of work and unable to find employment. Full definition
Will we reach an era of mass unemployment, or will robots spur us to become more productive, creative, and selective about where, how, and even if we work? (inc.com)
This is another contentious issue as the Nigerian government has been trying to develop its own agriculture sector as it seeks to deal with mass unemployment and an economy reliant on oil. (bbc.com)
Though they weren't necessarily programmed to destroy jobs, some experts believe machine - caused mass unemployment is possible. (entrepreneur.com)