semester

/sɪˈmɛstə/noun

One of the two halves into which a school or academic year is divided.

Example sentence

“She is taking five courses this semester.”

Used where the year splits in two; systems with three divisions say 'trimester' or, in Britain, simply 'term'.

Related words

graduateSomeone who has finished all the requirements for a degree at a university or college.lectureA talk given to an audience, usually to teach them about a subject.scholarshipMoney awarded to a student to help pay for their education.notebookA book with blank or lined pages for writing down notes and reminders.tuitionThe money paid for teaching, especially the fees charged by a college, university, or private school.libraryA place that keeps collections of books and other media for people to use or borrow, and that offers related services to its visitors.