post-vacation
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/poʊst veɪˈkeɪʃən/
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/pəʊst vəˈkeɪʃən/
after a vacation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-vacation' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'vacation' from Latin 'vacatio' meaning 'freedom from occupation'.
Historical Evolution
'vacatio' transformed into the Old French word 'vacacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'vacation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'vacation' meant 'freedom from occupation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a period of leisure and recreation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period immediately after a vacation.
She felt the post-vacation blues as she returned to work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 12:07