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noun

January

The first month of the year.

Our new school term begins in January every year.

Etymology
januaryLatinmonth of Janus

The Latin month name refers to Janus, the Roman god associated with doorways and beginnings. It remains the name of the first month in the modern calendar.

More examples

  • Her birthday is on January 12.
  • We plan to move at the end of January.
  • The last two Januaries were unusually warm.

Forms

January · Januaries