Sinecure (Noun)
Meaning 1
An office that involves minimal duties.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The CEO created a sinecure for his nephew, a position that required him to attend only one meeting a week.
- After years of hard work, she was offered a sinecure as a consultant, allowing her to work from home and set her own schedule.
- The politician's wealthy donors were rewarded with sinecures on various government boards, even though they had no relevant experience.
- He landed a sinecure as a ceremonial ambassador, a role that came with a lot of perks but very little actual work.
- As a sinecure, the honorary chairman of the company was paid a handsome salary to attend a few events and make occasional appearances.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.