métier

[ mey-tyey, mey-tyey ]
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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.

Origin of métier

1
1785–95; <French; Old French mestier<Gallo-Romance *misterium, for Latin ministeriumministry

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métier

/ (ˈmɛtɪeɪ) /


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

  2. a person's strong point or speciality

Origin of métier

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C18: from French, ultimately from Latin ministerium service

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