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metier

 

[ mษ›tiหษ›r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional skill

The term 'metier' refers to a person's occupation or profession, especially one that requires particular skills or expertise. It is often used to denote a craft or a specialty in which an individual excels. The word implies a depth of knowledge and a level of artistry within a specific field, highlighting the importance of mastering one's trade. This concept is prevalent in discussions about personal fulfillment, career satisfaction, and the dedication required to achieve excellence in a chosen area.

Synonyms

craft, occupation, profession, specialty, trade.

Examples of usage

  • He found his metier in woodworking.
  • Her metier as a graphic designer is evident in her portfolio.
  • Teaching was his true metier, where he felt fulfilled.
  • Finding your metier can lead to a more satisfying career.

Translations

Translations of the word "metier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ofรญcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคธเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beruf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ profesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั„ะตัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทๆฅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉtier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oficio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meslek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povolรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povolanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œไธš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poklic

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ starf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะผะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peลŸษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oficio

Etymology

The word 'metier' comes from the French term 'mรฉtier', which means 'trade' or 'profession'. It is derived from the Old French 'metier' from Latin 'ministerium' meaning 'service, ministry, office, function'. The evolution of the term in English reflects its association with craftsmanship and specialized skills. Historically, 'metier' has been used to signify not just a job, but a vocation that one is passionate about and excels in. Over time, it has become adopted in several English-speaking contexts, particularly when one discusses creative fields or artisan crafts that demand a high level of expertise. The use of 'metier' underscores the notion of mastery and dedication in pursuing one's calling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,947, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.