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sinecure

 

[ หˆsฤซ-nษ™-หŒkyuฬ‡r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

employment position

A sinecure is a job or position that requires minimal or no work but provides financial benefits or advantages. Typically, these positions are given to individuals due to their connections or status rather than their qualifications or work effort. The term is often used in a derogatory sense, implying that someone is benefiting without contributing much to the organization or field. Sinecures can be found in various sectors, including government, academia, and corporate environments.

Synonyms

easy position, job with no work, no-show job, paid position

Examples of usage

  • He landed a sinecure at the foundation despite his lack of experience.
  • The senator's friend was given a sinecure that paid well but had no actual responsibilities.
  • Many consider an ambassador's post to be a sinecure after retirement.
  • She referred to her advisory role as a sinecure, enjoying the perks without the workload.

Translations

Translations of the word "sinecure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinecura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‡เคจเค•เฅเคฏเฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sinekur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinekur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะฝะตะบัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sinecura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใƒใ‚ญใƒฅใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sinecure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sinecura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinekur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ด๋„คํ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠู†ูŠูƒูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinecura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sinecura

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ฒ่Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sinecura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sinecure

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฝะตะบัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinekur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sinecura

Word origin

The word 'sinecure' comes from the Latin phrase 'sine cura', which means 'without care'. Originally, it referred to a church office or benefice that carried an income but required little or no pastoral duties. The term has been used in this context since the mid-17th century, describing positions that allow individuals to receive a salary without significant responsibilities. Over time, the use of 'sinecure' expanded beyond religious contexts to encompass various job roles in both public and private sectors where individuals benefit financially while contributing little to no work. The concept often implies a sense of privilege or favoritism in the workplace, as such positions might be awarded based on connections rather than merit.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,574, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.