sinécure — meaning in English
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English meaning
- sinecure noun A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.
Senses
sinécure is used for these senses in English:
- cushy number (Britain, informal) A job or task that is easy to do; a position that requires little work or is undemanding; a sinecure.
- sinecure A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.
sinecure — full definition
- noun A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.
- noun An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.