Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
academic-year
noun
/ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk jɪr/
Definition
The period of time during which students attend school or university, typically lasting for nine months.
Examples
- The academic year at the university begins in September.
- Many students look forward to summer break at the end of the academic year.
- Teachers prepare their syllabi for the upcoming academic year.
Meaning
A structured time frame during which educational courses are offered and students engage in learning activities.
Synonyms
- school year
- educational year
- term
