How To Spell sinecure?
How to Pronounce sinecure?
Correct pronunciation for the word "sinecure" is [sˈa͡ɪnkjʊ͡ə], [sˈaɪnkjʊə], [s_ˈaɪ_n_k_j_ʊə].
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"Sinecure" in context
A sinecure is a position, particularly in government or religious institutions, that offers great benefits and/or low demands. It can also refer to a paid office with little or no responsibility, or to a position which requires minimal duties. In the past, sinecures were often given to those of high ranks and held significant power within a particular institution. Examples of sinecures include the monarchy in some monarchies, or the bishopric in some churches.
Today, sinecures have largely been abolished in many countries, as they have been seen as unjust.
Today, sinecures have largely been abolished in many countries, as they have been seen as unjust.
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Usage over time for sinecure:
This graph shows how "sinecure" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
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Resources
- Correct spelling for sinecure [Infographic] | Spellchecker.net
- sinecure - English spelling dictionary
- Sinecure | Definition of sinecure by Merriam-Webster
- Sinecure definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
- Sinecure | Definition of sinecure at Dictionary.com
- Sinecure dictionary definition | sinecure defined
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