academic year
US /əˌkæd.em.ɪk ˈjɪr/
UK /əˌkæd.em.ɪk ˈjɪr/
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the period of time each year when the schools, colleges, and universities are open and students are attending classes
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The new academic year begins in September.
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Students are preparing for the upcoming academic year.