sabbatical

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a leave usually taken every seventh year
  2. adjective of or relating to the Sabbath
  3. adjective of or relating to sabbatical leave

Etymology

From Latin sabbaticus + -al.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sabbatical leave

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