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métier

American  
[mey-tyey, mey-tyey] / ˈmeɪ tyeɪ, meɪˈtyeɪ /

noun

  1. a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.

  2. a field of work or other activity in which one has special ability or training; forte.

métier British  
/ ˈmɛtɪeɪ /

noun

  1. a profession or trade, esp that to which one is well suited

  2. a person's strong point or speciality

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Etymology

Origin of métier

1785–95; < French; Old French mestier < Gallo-Romance *misterium, for Latin ministerium ministry

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