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Definitions for Semester
[1] (in many educational institutions) a division constituting half of the regular academic year, lasting typically from 15 to 18 weeks.
[2] (in German universities) a session, lasting about six months and including periods of recess.
[3] (in some universities) either of two divisions of the academic year, ranging from 15 to 18 weeks
[4] (in German universities) a session of six months
Words related to Semester
course, quarter, session, period
Words nearby Semester
semelparous, sememe, semen, semenuria, semeru, semester, semester hour, semey, semi, semi-, semi-abstract
Origin of Semester
1820–30; < German < Latin sēmē(n)stris of six months duration < *sex-mēnstris, equivalent to sex six + mēns(is ) month + -tris adj. suffix (perhaps representing an earlier *mens(i)-teros )
Other words from Semester
se·mes·tral , se·mes·tri·al [si-mes -tree-uh l] /sɪˈmɛs tri əl/ , adjective
Word origin for Semester
C19: via German from Latin sēmestris half-yearly, from sex six + mensis a month