semester

UK
/səˈmɛstə/
US
/səˈmɛstər/

Translations

semesternoun
semesters
pl
UK
/səˈmɛstə/
US
/səˈmɛstər/
The fall semester starts in September.
Осенний семестр начинается в сентябре.
Synonyms
semesteradjective
UK
/sɪˈmɛstə/
US
/səˈmɛstər/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to an academic semester (e.g., semester fees, semester exams).

Definitions

semesternoun
A half-year term in a school or university, typically lasting 15 to 18 weeks.
The fall semester begins in September and ends in December.
A period of six months.
The project is expected to be completed within a semester.
semesteradjective
Relating to or designed for a semester.
He bought a semester bus pass for the whole fall term.