Synonyms for semester
sɪˈmɛs tərse·mes·ter

Princeton's WordNet

1. semesternoun

   one of two divisions of an academic year

2. semesternoun

   half a year; a period of 6 months

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1. • School Term
   • Time Period

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1. List of paraphrases for "semester":

   half, half-year, holiday, quarter, semesters

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1. Courtesy Kassandra Jones -RRB-:

   I had about a month to come up with enough cash to afford the first semester of NYU.

2. Awais Vaid:

   We were at 25 cases when the semester ended in the middle of May. We thought the outbreak would be over as we have seen in other outbreaks, that when students leave the outbreak is over.

3. Susan Harden:

   This is a day at the end of the semester, when students are doing performances, presentations ... this is just the worst thing, our campus is so safe. So safe. I've never felt unsafe on our campus. I'm heartbroken.

4. Pat Kraft:

   Our student-athletes have sacrificed so much since June to even make this season possible for Boston College campus and our fans and now it is time for them to focus on finishing up the semester strong and going home to spend time with their families and loved ones.

5. Boston University:

   We are cautiously optimistic that the fall semester will be able to launch with the normal face-to-face campus experience, but of course we will prioritize the health and well-being of our community in making that decision.