Sabbatical: meaning, definitions and examples
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sabbatical
[ səˈbætɪkəl ]
academic leave
A period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.
Synonyms
academic leave, research leave, study leave
Examples of usage
- It is common for professors to take a sabbatical to conduct research.
- She spent her sabbatical year traveling around the world.
work break
A period of time during which someone does not work at his or her regular job and is allowed to rest, travel, etc.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After years of hard work, he decided to take a sabbatical to recharge.
- She is currently on a sabbatical to focus on personal projects.
Translations
Translations of the word "sabbatical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 licença sabática
🇮🇳 अवकाश
🇩🇪 Sabbatjahr
🇮🇩 cuti panjang
🇺🇦 сабатікал
🇵🇱 urlop naukowy
🇯🇵 サバティカル
🇫🇷 congé sabbatique
🇪🇸 año sabático
🇹🇷 sabbatical
🇰🇷 안식년
🇸🇦 إجازة علمية
🇨🇿 sabbatický rok
🇸🇰 sabbatický rok
🇨🇳 休假
🇸🇮 sabbatical
🇮🇸 sabbatical
🇰🇿 сабатикалық демалыс
🇬🇪 საბატიური
🇦🇿 sabbatical
🇲🇽 año sabático
Word origin
The term 'sabbatical' originates from the Hebrew word 'shabbat', meaning 'rest' or 'cessation'. It has historical roots in the concept of the Sabbath day, a day of rest and worship in Abrahamic religions. The idea of taking extended periods of rest for rejuvenation and personal development has evolved into the modern concept of sabbatical leave in academic and professional settings.