SABBATICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SABBATICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “sabbatical”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “sabbatical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sabbatical” are: sabbatical leave, break, rest, period of leave, day off, week off, month off, recess, school holiday, sabbatic

Sabbatical as a Noun

Definitions of "Sabbatical" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sabbatical” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.
• A leave usually taken every seventh year.

Synonyms of "Sabbatical" as a noun (9 Words)

break	An instance of breaking something or the point where something is broken. The track bends left through a break in the hedge.
day off	An era of existence or influence.
month off	A time unit of approximately 30 days.
period of leave	A unit of geological time during which a system of rocks formed.
recess	A small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest. Talks resumed after a month s recess.
rest	An instance or period of resting. A shoulder rest.
sabbatical leave	A leave usually taken every seventh year.
school holiday	The process of being formally educated at a school.
week off	A period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday.

Usage Examples of "Sabbatical" as a noun

• He took a three-month sabbatical from his job as CEO of a family business.
• She's away on sabbatical.
• He requested permission to take a sabbatical in Istanbul.

Sabbatical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sabbatical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sabbatical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of or relating to sabbatical leave.
• Of or relating to the Sabbath.
• Of or appropriate to the sabbath.
• Relating to a sabbatical.

Synonyms of "Sabbatical" as an adjective (1 Word)

sabbatic

Of or relating to the Sabbath. Friday is a sabbatical day for Muslims.

Usage Examples of "Sabbatical" as an adjective

• Friday is a sabbatical day for Muslims.
• A number of sabbatical positions are available.
• Sabbatical leave.

Associations of "Sabbatical" (30 Words)

annually	Without missing a year. Sales are increasing by about 17 annually.
biannual	Occurring or payable twice each year. The biannual meeting of the planning committee.
biennial	A biennial plant. A biennial life cycle.
centenary	The 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it. The stunning vitality of a musician who is nearing his centenary.
centennial	A hundredth anniversary. Centennial celebrations.
concomitant	Following or accompanying as a consequence. She loved travel with all its concomitant worries.
date	Provide with a dateline mark with a date. The package is dated November 24.
day	A day assigned to a particular purpose or observance. He was a successful pianist in his day.
duration	The period of time during which something continues. Bicycle hire for the duration of your holiday.
enduring	Unceasing. He formed a number of enduring relationships with women.
ensuing	Following immediately and as a result of what went before. She lost track of one of her children during the ensuing chaos.
january	The first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice.
lastingly	In an enduring or permanent manner.
lifespan	The period during which something is functional (as between birth and death. The human lifespan.
long	Of elongated shape. A week long course.
march	Cause to march or go at a marching pace. They marched the mules into the desert.
millennial	A person reaching young adulthood in the early 21st century. Most social networking groups are dominated by the millennial generation.
millennium	A period of a thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ. Archer s treatise predicted that the millennium was close at hand.
month	A period of time between the same dates in successive calendar months. It was the end of the month.
periodicity	The quality of recurring at regular intervals. The periodicity of the sunspot cycle.
prolonged	Continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy. A prolonged black line across the page.
protracted	Relatively long in duration tediously protracted. A protracted and bitter dispute.
semiannual	Occurring or payable twice each year.
span	The wingspan of an aircraft or a bird. An eight span bridge.
thereafter	From that time on. It was agreed that the meeting be held annually thereafter.
tuesday	The third day of the week; the second working day.
waking	The state of remaining awake. He hangs between sleeping and waking.
week	Hours or days of work in a calendar week. They worked a 40 hour week.
weekday	A day of the week other than Sunday or Saturday. The weekday rush hour.
year	A set of students grouped together as being of roughly similar ages mostly entering a school or college in the same academic year. Single vineyard wine of a good year.