sabbatical

adj, noun — 5 senses

sabbatical

adjalso spelled Sabbatical

US [səˈbæɾɪk(ə)ɫ] · /səˈbætɪkəl/

Etymology From Latin sabbaticus + -al.

1

Relating to the Sabbath.

2

Relating to a sabbatical.

Derived terms: sabbatical leave, sabbatically, Sabbatically, sabbatical officer, sabbatical year, unsabbatical
Related terms: Sabbatarian, sabbatarian, sabbatarianism, Sabbatarianism, Sabbath, sabbath, Sabbatism, sabbatism, shabbat, Shabbat, Shabbos, shabbos

sabbatical

noun

Etymology From Latin sabbaticus + -al.

1

An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.

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:

2

A sabbatical year (ancient religious observance).

Derived terms: presabbatical

Sabbatical

adj

1

Relating to the Sabbath

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