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A period of six months, especially in a college or university during which a full program of studies is carried out.
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The academic semester consists of 15 weeks of instruction.
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I can't wait for next semester to start so I can see my friends again.
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Dude, this semester is gonna be a breeze with all these easy classes.
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She felt like she was entering a new semester of life after quitting her job and starting a new career path.