semester

Definitions of semester
  1. noun
    half a year; a period of 6 months
    synonyms: halfjaar
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    type of:
    periode, tijd, tijdsafstand, tijdsduur
    an amount of time
  2. noun
    a limited period of time
    synonyms: halfjaar, term
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    types:
    straftijd
    the period of time a prisoner is imprisoned
    ambtsperiode, ambtstermijn, ambtsvervulling, beschikkingsrecht, pachtstelsel
    the term during which some position is held
    presidentschap
    the tenure of a president
    type of:
    periode, tijd, tijdsafstand, tijdsduur
    an amount of time
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