sinecure
noun
A position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit; an easy job with good pay.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin "sine cura" (without care/cure), originally describing a church position without pastoral responsibilities—benefice without the cure of souls.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The ambassador's post had become a sinecure, with staff handling everything."
- 2.
"He secured a sinecure on the board after retiring from active work."
- 3.
"What seemed like a sinecure turned out to require unexpected effort."
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Fun Fact
Historically, sinecures were common in church and government. Relatives of nobles received incomes from parishes they never visited. Reform movements in the 19th century eliminated most such positions.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (S, I, N, E, C, U, R, E)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "SI" at the start of words.
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