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Definition of semicolon noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

semicolon

noun
 
/ˌsemiˈkəʊlən/,
 
/ˌsemiˈkəʊlɒn/
 
/ˈsemikəʊlən/,
 
/ˈsemaɪkəʊlən/
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  1. the mark ( ; ) used to separate the parts of a complicated sentence or items in a detailed list, showing a break that is longer than a comma but shorter than a full stop
    • The items are separated by semicolons.
    compare colon
    Extra Examples
    • Put a semicolon between the two clauses.
    • The semicolon is mostly used in formal writing.
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