Sabbatical Meaning
/səˈbætɪkəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to the Sabbath.
adjRelating to a sabbatical.
Sentence Examples
The professor is in Japan on sabbatical leave.
Only slackers fail if and only if the only unfair professors are on sabbatical.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The professor took a year-long ____ to focus on her research away from teaching.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The professor took a year-long ____ to complete her research on medieval manuscripts.
Word Origin & History
From Latin sabbaticus + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2025 July 1, Kimanzi Constable, “What is a micro-retirement? Inside the latest Gen Z trend”, in Fast Company, archived from the original on 18 Aug 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The professor took a year-long ____ to focus on her research away from teaching.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The professor took a year-long ____ to complete her research on medieval manuscripts.