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Meaning of Sabbatical | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

səˈbætɪkəl

Definitions

An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.
A sabbatical year (ancient religious observance).

Equivalents

العربية إجازة عادة تؤخذ كل سبع سنوات، سبتي

Deutsch Langzeiturlaub Sabbatical Sabbatjahr sabbatlich Studienurlaub

Español sabático

Suomi sapatin sapatti sapattivapaa sapattivuosi välivuosi

Français année sabbatique sabbatique

Italiano anno sabbatico sabbatico

Nederlands sabbatjaar sabbatsjaar

Polski urlop

Português sabática sabático

Русский тво́рческий о́тпуск

Svenska sabbatsår

Kiswahili likizo ya kunoa ubongo

Examples

“Gen Z is using micro-retirement to avoid burnout, find greater fulfillment in their work, and enhance their overall well-being. However, it’s not just Gen-Z: According to a survey from Side Hustles, 10% of workers are considering taking a micro-retirement and 75% thought employers should offer micro-retirement policies such as unpaid sabbaticals. […] Your employer may offer flexibility or the option to take a sabbatical.”

CEFR level

Mastery
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