sabbatsjaar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- sabbatical noun An extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest.
Senses
sabbatsjaar is used for these senses in English:
- sabbatical An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.
- sabbatical year A year of rest for the land observed every seven years in ancient Judea, which included allowing the fields to lie without tilling, sowing, or reaping from one autumn to the next in accordance with a Levitical commandment.
- sabbatical year A leave, often with full or half pay granted (as every seventh year) to one holding an administrative or professional position for rest, travel, or research.
sabbatical — full definition
- noun An extended break from one's regular work, often taken by academics or professionals to travel, study, or rest.
- adj Relating to or characteristic of such a period of leave.
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