Meaning Of The Word Sabbatical

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Sabbatical Meaning

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sabbatical
A sabbatical is a period of time during which someone such as a university teacher can leave their ordinary work and travel or study.

Sabbatical in American English
a recurring period of rest
of or suited to the Sabbath
adjective: of or pertaining or appropriate to the Sabbath
noun

Sabbatical in British English
adjective: denoting a period of leave granted to university staff, teachers, etc, esp approximately every seventh year
adjective: of, relating to, or appropriate to the Sabbath as a day of rest and religious observance
noun
noun: any sabbatical period

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