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(metieɪ, US metjeɪ) also métier Word forms: plural metierscountable noun [usually with poss]Your metier is the type of work that you have a natural talent for and do well. [formal] It was as the magazine's business manager that he found his true metier. Synonyms: profession, calling, craft, occupation More Synonyms of metier More Synonyms of metier metier in British Englishmétier in British English (ˈmɛtɪeɪ) noun1. a profession or trade, esp that to which one is well suited 2. a person's strong point or speciality Word origin C18: from French, ultimately from Latin ministerium service métier in American English (meɪˈtjeɪ) noun1. a trade, profession, or occupation; esp., the work that one is particularly suited for 2. one's area of expertise or strength; forte Word origin Fr < OFr mestier, ult. < L ministerium: see ministry Examples of 'metier' in a sentencemetier Definition a profession or trade She found her true métier as the magazine's business manager. Definition a person's strong point or speciality This was not her métier, and she was clearly frightened. Synonyms specialty strong suit long suit (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition a profession or occupation, esp. a caring one He was a serious man, dedicated to his calling as a physician. Synonyms profession, work, business, line, trade, career, mission, employment, province, occupation, pursuit, vocation, walk of life, life's work, métier Definition an occupation requiring skill or manual dexterity All kinds of traditional crafts are preserved here. Synonyms occupation, work, calling, business, line, trade, employment, pursuit, vocation, handiwork, handicraftDefinition something at which a person excels Originality was never my forte. Synonyms speciality, strength, talent, strong point, métier, long suit (informal), gift- methodical
- methodology
- meticulous
- metier
- metro
- metropolis
- metropolitan
Additional synonymsDefinition a field of interest or activity What was your father's line of business? Synonyms occupation, work, calling, interest, business, job, area, trade, department (informal), field, career, activity, bag (slang), employment, province, profession, pursuit, forte, vocation, specialization Definition a person's job or profession I was looking for an occupation which would allow me to travel. Synonyms job, work, calling, business, line (of work), office, trade, position, post, career, situation, activity, employment, craft, profession, pursuit, vocation, livelihood, walk of lifeDefinition an occupation or pastime They both love outdoor pursuits. Synonyms occupation, activity, interest, line, pleasure, hobby, pastime, vocationDefinition a special interest or skill His speciality was creating rich, creamy sauces. Synonyms forte, strength, special talent, métier, specialty, bag (slang), claim to fame, pièce de résistance, distinctive or distinguishing feature Definition a specified market or business He was a jeweller by trade. Synonyms job, employment, calling, business, line, skill, craft, profession, occupation, pursuit, line of work, métier, avocationDefinition a specified profession or trade the levels of knowledge and skill required for success in many vocations Synonyms profession, calling, job, business, office, trade, role, post, career, mission, employment, pursuit, life work, métier |