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sabbatical

noun

/səˈbætɪkəl/

Meaning

A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.

She took a sabbatical to research her new book.

leave, break, hiatus, recess, furlough

work, duty, employment

take a sabbatical, on sabbatical, sabbatical leave, year-long sabbatical

An insect or other organism with six legs.

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music

The ability to keep or continue having something; memory.

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday