June Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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june
[dĘuËn ]
Definition
Context #1 | Noun
month
The sixth month of the year, in the northern hemisphere usually considered the first month of summer. It is named after the Roman goddess Juno, the wife of Jupiter.
Examples of usage
- The wedding is scheduled for the 15th of June.
- She was born in June.
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Origin of 'june'
The word 'June' originated from the Latin word 'Junius', named after the Roman goddess Juno. In the Roman calendar, June was originally the fourth month and had 30 days. The summer solstice also occurs in June, marking the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,211, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22208 furtive
- 22209 speculator
- 22210 titular
- 22211 june
- 22212 stigmatized
- 22213 scornfully
- 22214 tepid
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