trimester

US /traɪˈmes.tɚ/
UK /traɪˈmes.tɚ/
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1.

a period of three months, especially as a division of the duration of pregnancy

:
She is in her second trimester of pregnancy.
The first trimester is often the most challenging due to morning sickness.
2.

a division of an academic year, typically a third of the year

:
The university operates on a trimester system.
Students typically take three courses per trimester.