curriculum vitae

• POS: Noun Phrase
• HYPHEN: cur=ric=u=lum vi=tae

CIDE DICTIONARY

curriculum vitae, n. [L. the course of one's life or career. See Curriculum.].

 A brief biographical summary of the main points of a person's life, especially one's education and training, the jobs one has held, and other notable activities one has participated in, as well as other notable points such as honors one has received. It is prepared and used commonly by a person who is submitting an application for a job or position of responsibility. It is also called a vita or vitae, and is abbreviated CV.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

curriculum vitae, n. a brief account of one's education, qualifications, and previous occupations.

Etymology

L, = course of life