semester
Translation
term, semester
Examples
The fall semester starts in September.
The autumn term starts in September.
I have four classes this semester.
I have four classes this term.
Grammar Patterns
a school term The fall semester starts in September.
Similar Words
Synonyms: term, session
Etymology
From Latin "semestris", meaning "six-monthly", from "sex" (six) + "mensis" (month).
Memory Tips
Think "six months" (se-mester) for a school term, which was its original meaning.