academic year

academic year

noun
the customary annual period of instruction at a college, university, etc., running approximately from September to June.
Also called school year.


Origin:
1930–35

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academic year

noun
the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying [syn: school year
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Academic year is always a great word to know.
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