leisure

Betekenis (Engels)

  1. (countable, uncountable) Freedom provided by the cessation of activities.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Free time, time free from work or duties.
  3. (countable, uncountable) Time at one's command, free from engagement; convenient opportunity; hence, convenience; ease.

Concepten

Frequentie

C2
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/
Etymologie (Engels)

In summary

From Middle English leyser, from Anglo-Norman leisir, variant of Old French loisir (“to enjoy oneself”) (Modern French loisir survives as a noun), substantive use of a verb, from Latin licēre (“be permitted”). Displaced native Old English ǣmetta.

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