"dream job" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dream jobs [plural], dreamjob [alternative], dream-job [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dream job (plural dream jobs)
  1. An desired occupation or position that fits one's skills, passions and personal goals. Translations (Translations): droombaan [feminine, masculine] (Dutch), trabajo ensoñado [masculine] (Spanish), chamba de ensueño/ensoñación/ensoñamiento [feminine] (Spanish)

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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