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January term

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A period in January where students and faculty can take part in learning and other activities outside of the formal academic terms.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: education

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Synonyms: J-term

Antonyms: none provided

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