SINECURE


Meaning of SINECURE in English

[ 'sʌɪnɪkjʊə , 'sɪn- ]

■ noun a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.

Derivatives

sinecurism noun

sinecurist noun

Origin

C17: from L. sine cura 'without care'.

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