O ano acadêmico
Example: O ano acadêmico começa em março na minha universidade.
Definition
"O ano acadêmico" refers to the academic year, which is the period during which educational institutions conduct their teaching activities, exams, and official academic events. It typically starts and ends on specific dates, marking the organized cycle of study in schools or universities.
Etymology
The term "o ano acadêmico" comes from Portuguese, where "ano" means year, and "acadêmico" relates to academic or scholarly activities. The phrase literally translates to "the academic year," describing the yearly cycle of educational terms. Did you know? The word "acadêmico" traces back to the Greek 'Akadēmeia,' named after the garden where Plato taught.
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the academic year