semester

/sɪˈmɛstɚ/

UK: /sɪˈmɛstə/

semester

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Definition

Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn or spring semester.

Etymology

From German Semester, from New Latin sēmestris (“lasting six months”), from sex (“six”) + mēnsis (“month”).

Example Sentences

  • "I will graduate at the end of the spring semester."
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