semester
noun
se·mes·ter
sə-ˈme-stər 
1
: either of the two usually 18-week periods of instruction into which an academic year is often divided
2
: a period of six months
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Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
That spring semester was one of all of my important firsts.
—Lauren Colella, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Winter break is often a well-deserved opportunity for high school students to relax and recharge after a tough first semester.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Ryder, 18, is wrapping up his first semester at San Diego State University.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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semester
noun
se·mes·ter
sə-ˈmes-tər
: either of two terms of about 18 weeks each that make up a school year
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