noun

sinecure

Sinecure (noun) means a position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

noun

A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.

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Etymology

From Ecclesiastical Latin sine cūrā (literally “without care”), ellipsis of beneficium sine cūrā (“benefice without cure [of souls, i.e. the office of a curate]”), formed from Medieval Latin sine (“without”) + cūrā (“care, charge, cure”).

Rhymes for sinecure

pure cure sure azure nature future manure secure impure injure figure allure

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What is the meaning of sinecure?

"sinecure" (noun) means a position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

What are the different meanings of sinecure?

"sinecure" has 2 main meanings: 1. A position that requires little to no work, or easy work, but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job; 2. An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.