Sabbatical (noun)

A period of time away from work, usually granted to a professor, researcher, or other professional, for rest, rejuvenation, and professional development.

Origin:

From hebrew shabbat ('sabbath').

Examples:

1. After ten years of teaching, he was granted a six-month sabbatical to write a book.
2. She used her sabbatical to travel to Europe and study art history.
3. The professor spent his sabbatical conducting research in a remote area of the rainforest.
4. He applied for a sabbatical to work on a project he had been putting off for years.
5. The company offers a sabbatical program for employees who have worked for ten years or more.