sabbatique

adjective

Syllable Decomposition

sabbatique

from Christian Latin (annus) sabbaticus, "(year) sabbatical". According to the Bible, the sabbatical year was practiced by the Hebrews in accordance with Deuteronomy 15, 1-11: every seventh year, the lands rested (shemitta, see fallow) and the product was left to the poor.

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Plural

sabbatiques

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