Sabbatical (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. of or pertaining or appropriate to the Sabbath.
  2. of or relating to a sabbatical year.
  3. bringing a period of rest.
noun
  1. sabbatical year.
  2. any extended period of leave from one's customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.
adjective
  1. denoting a period of leave granted to university staff, teachers, etc, esp approximately every seventh year
  2. denoting a post that renders the holder eligible for such leave
noun
  1. any sabbatical period
adjective Also: Sabbatic
  1. of, relating to, or appropriate to the Sabbath as a day of rest and religious observance
noun
  1. short for sabbatical year
Sabbatical (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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