sabbatical — a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈbætɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- After 15 years of teaching, Professor Park decided to spend his sabbatical learning to make pasta in Italy.
- She used her sabbatical to travel around the world and write a travel blog.
- The stressed-out CEO jokingly said he needed a sabbatical from his sabbatical.
sabbatical
NOUN[/səˈbætɪkəl/]
a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel
Professor's sabbatical journey begins
Make your sabbatical ethical!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Hebrew 'shabbath' (Sabbath, day of rest), the word originates from ancient Jewish practice of allowing land to lie fallow every seventh year. This religious and agricultural custom became the etymological basis for the modern term describing extended periods of leave or rest.
Breakdown
sabbath (Hebrew shabbath, rest day) + -ical (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to'). The suffix converts the noun into an adjective describing something resembling or relating to the Sabbath rest.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After 15 years of teaching, Professor Park decided to spend his sabbatical learning to make pasta in Italy.”
“She used her sabbatical to travel around the world and write a travel blog.”
“The stressed-out CEO jokingly said he needed a sabbatical from his sabbatical.”
“During his sabbatical, the professor conducted research on ancient civilizations.”
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