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December

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/dɪˈsɛmbər/

Definitions

  • The twelfth and final month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars.
  • A month associated with winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

Usage Examples

  • Christmas is celebrated on December 25th.
  • The year comes to an end in December.
  • Snowfall is common in many countries during December.

Etymology

From Latin December, derived from decem (ten), as it was originally the tenth month in the Roman calendar before January and February were added.

Synonyms

  • Twelfth month
  • Holiday season (contextual)
  • Winter month (Northern Hemisphere)

Antonyms

  • January (as the first month)
  • Summer months (in seasonal contrast)

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Diciembre /diˈsjembre/
French Décembre /de.sɑ̃bʁ/
German Dezember /deˈtsɛmbɐ/
Chinese 十二月 /shí'èr yuè/
Hindi दिसंबर /disambar/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /dɪˈsɛmbə/
  • American English: /dɪˈsɛmbɚ/

Historical Usage

Originally the tenth month in the Roman calendar, December became the twelfth month when the Julian calendar was introduced.

Cultural Nuances

December is widely associated with holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve, making it a festive and significant month in many cultures.

More Information

December marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a time of celebrations, reflection, and transitions into a new year.


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