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sabbatical Synonyms

Another word for sabbatical

Choosing another word for sabbatical depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A period of paid leave granted to a university professor or researcher, traditionally every seventh year, for study, writing, or travel.

Usage Example

"The history professor is currently on a year-long leave of absence to finish writing her monograph."

Strong
leave of absence
leave
furlough

• noun (Context 2)

Any extended break from one's customary work or career taken to rest, travel, or pursue personal interests.

Usage Example

"After ten years at the law firm, he took a six-month leave of absence to hike the Pacific Crest Trail."

Strong
leave of absence
hiatus
time off
break

• adjective (Context 3)

Of, relating to, or appropriate to the religious Sabbath as a day or period of rest.

Usage Example

"A quiet, sabbatic stillness settled over the village every Sunday morning."

Strongest
sabbatic

• Nearby Words

rye
sabatia
sabbath
sabbatical
saber
sabertooth
sabertoothed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sabbatical. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sabbatical
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