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curriculum vitae

Pronunciation: /ˈviːtʌɪ, ˈvʌɪtiː/

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Definition of curriculum vitae

noun (plural curricula vitae /-lə/)

a brief account of a person’s education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application: send a curriculum vitae and the names of two referees

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early 20th century: Latin, 'course of life'

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Curriculum vitae is a Latin phrase meaning 'course of life'. The plural is made by changing the ending of curriculum from -um to -a: (curricula vitae).

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