The semester
Example: Semester divides academic year into study periods
Definition
"The semester" is an academic term referring to one of two halves into which an academic year is typically divided, each lasting around 15 to 18 weeks. It structures the study periods and schedules for courses in schools and universities.
Etymology
The word "semester" comes from the Latin 'semestris,' meaning 'of six months.' It originally referred to a six-month period, but in modern education, it commonly denotes half of an academic year, usually shorter than six months. Did you know? The concept helped organize school years efficiently.
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"The semester" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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