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Definition of sabbatical - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
leaveextended leave from work for study or travel
- She took a sabbatical to write her book.
2.
academic leaveTECH. period of paid leave for university teachersTECH.
- She took a sabbatical to write a book..
Adjective
1.
workrelated to a period of leave from work
- She took a sabbatical year to travel the world.
2.
Sabbath-relatedDated of or relating to the SabbathDated
- sabbatical laws require businesses to close on Sundays..
Expressions with sabbatical
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leave work for months to rest or study
She decided to take a sabbatical to travel and write.
taking a break from work for study or rest
The professor is on sabbatical this semester.
break from work for study or travel
She took a sabbatical leave to write a book.
year of leave from work, typically every seventh year
She took a sabbatical year to focus on her research..
student elected to represent others in university matters
The sabbatical officer attended the meeting to voice student concerns.
Origin of sabbatical
Latin, sabbaticus (of the Sabbath)
Terms with sabbatical included in their meaning
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work
related to a sabbatical, typically a period of leave from work
Examples of sabbatical in a sentence
He plans to take a sabbatical next year for research. During his sabbatical, he traveled to several countries. Professors often use their sabbatical to conduct research. He is on a sabbatical project in Europe. Her sabbatical leave was approved by the board. Sabbatical observances are strictly followed in their community.
Sabbatical traditions include a day of rest and worship.
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- French:congé sabbatique, de congé, ...
- German:Sabbatical, freigestellt, ...
- Italian:anno sabbatico, ...
- Spanish:año sabático, sabático, ...
- Portuguese:ano sabático, sabático, ...
- Chinese:休假, 休假的, ...
- Japanese:サバティカル, 休暇の, ...
- Arabic:إِجازَة تَفَرُّغ, تَفَرُّغِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:שַׁבָּתוֹן, שַׁבְּתוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:академический отпуск, саббатический, ...
- Ukrainian:творча відпустка, сабатичний, ...
- Hindi:सैबेटिकल, अवकाशकालीन, ...
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