careers
|ca-reers|
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/kəˈrɪrz/
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/kəˈrɪəz/
(career)
professional journey
Etymology
Etymology Information
'career' originates from French, specifically the word 'carrière', where 'carrière' meant 'road' or 'racecourse'.
Historical Evolution
'carrière' transformed into the English word 'career' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a road or racecourse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person's course or progress through life or a distinct portion of life'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'career'.
Many people change careers several times in their lives.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42