🇬🇧🇪🇸 tenure - tenencia : English Lesson

Meaning of "tenure" ("tenencia"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Tenure refers to the period during which someone holds a particular job or position, often implying a level of job security. In academic contexts, it can mean a permanent position after a probationary period.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The school librarian’s tenure is so long, she knows all the books better than the authors.

My cat has had tenure on my bed for five years, and I don’t think I’ll ever get it back.

The principal’s tenure means he’s been here so long, he probably went to school with dinosaurs.

My brother’s tenure as the “annoying sibling” is lifelong, and he’s very committed to it.

Grandpa’s tenure as the family storyteller is permanent—no one tells jokes like him!

During her long tenure the little school grew. In the final week of her tenure she walked the quiet hall, touching each classroom door. On the last day of tenure students gave her a coat, a key, and an old photo. Her tenure closed, she stood at the gate, wiped her eyes, and smiled at the memory of her tenure.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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