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Definition tenure in American English

tenure noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈtenjər/
1

a university teacher who has tenure can stay in their job permanently, usually after they have taught for a particular number of years

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coach educator faculty
2

the period of time during which someone has an important job or is an elected official

3

someone's right to live on land and own it

Synonyms and related words
access entry entrance
Definition tenure in American English