/ˈdʒæn.ju.ər.i/
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Meaning
The first month of the year, between December and February. It always takes a capital letter.
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Word origin
From Latin Ianuarius, the month the Romans named after the god Janus.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- Ianuarius
Examples
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We say "in January" for something during that month.
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January is a winter month in Britain.
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"January" keeps its capital letter in a sentence.
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January: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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