métier
[ mey-tyey, mey-tyey ]
/ ˈmeɪ tyeɪ, meɪˈtyeɪ /
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noun
a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
a field of work or other activity in which one has special ability or training; forte.
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Origin of métier
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British Dictionary definitions for métier
métier
/ (ˈmɛtɪeɪ) /
noun
a profession or trade, esp that to which one is well suited
a person's strong point or speciality
Word Origin for métier
C18: from French, ultimately from Latin ministerium service
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