Definition of sabbatical
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of or relating to a sabbatical year
2
: of or relating to the sabbath
sabbatical laws
sabbatical
nounDefinition of sabbatical (Entry 2 of 2)
2
: leave sense 1b
3
: a break or change from a normal routine (as of employment)
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The first known use of sabbatical was in 1599
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