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career

|ca-reer|

B2

🇺🇸

/kəˈrɪr/

🇬🇧

/kəˈrɪə/

professional journey

Etymology
Etymology Information

'career' originates from the French word 'carrière', which meant 'road' or 'racecourse'.

Historical Evolution

'carrière' transformed into the English word 'career' during the 16th century, initially referring to a road or course.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'road or racecourse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'profession or occupation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one's lifework.

She pursued a career in medicine.

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Verb 1

to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction.

The car careered off the road.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39