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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sabbatical

/sæbˈætɪkəl/ noun · British & US
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What does sabbatical mean?

noun

A period of time during which someone, especially an academic or an employee, is allowed to be absent from work or study, often to travel or pursue other interests.

Example

"After a year of hard work, she decided to take a sabbatical to travel around the world."

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