B2nounpoliticsmoney
US/stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
UK/stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
the state of being steady and not likely to change or fall
In context
Investors want political stability before they put money into a country.
Many young people choose government jobs for the stability they offer.
The engineers tested the stability of the bridge after the earthquake.
Words that go with stability
adjective + noun
- political stabilityPolitical stability attracts foreign companies.
- economic stabilityThe bank's main goal is economic stability.
- financial stabilityA savings account gives you financial stability.
verb + noun
- maintain stabilityThe government is trying to maintain stability.
noun + noun
- job stabilityJob stability matters more to her than a high salary.
noun + preposition
- sense of stabilityRoutine gives children a sense of stability.