January — the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒænjuˌeri/
Example Sentences
- My New Year's resolution lasted exactly three days into January.
- January is the Monday of months.
- The company's fiscal year starts in January.
January
NOUN[/ˈdʒænjuˌeri/]
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
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🌳Etymology
Origin
January derives from the Latin Januarius, named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, endings, and doorways. Janus was traditionally depicted with two faces looking simultaneously toward the past and future, making him the fitting namesake for the first month of the year, which symbolizes new beginnings and the transition between years.
Breakdown
Januarius (Latin: the month of Janus) + -ary (suffix forming adjectives/nouns denoting time periods). The root Janus refers to the two-faced Roman deity whose name itself likely derives from Latin ianus, meaning 'doorway' or 'passage'.
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📝Examples
“My New Year's resolution lasted exactly three days into January.”
“January is the Monday of months.”
“The company's fiscal year starts in January.”
“January temperatures often drop below freezing.”
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