Beginner Academic & Study

Semester

/sɪˈmestə/ noun

Meaning

One of the two main periods that an academic year is divided into.

हिंदी मेंएक शैक्षणिक वर्ष को विभाजित करने वाली दो मुख्य अवधियों में से एक।

Example Sentences

“The new semester starts in January.”

नया सेमेस्टर जनवरी में शुरू होता है।

“She did well in her first semester.”

उसने अपने पहले सेमेस्टर में अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया।

⚠ Common Mistake

Some institutions use "term" instead of "semester", often dividing the year into three terms rather than two semesters.

Good to Know

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Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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