English dictionary
semicolon
/'s/E/m/I/,k/oU/l/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The punctuation mark [;] indicating a separation between parts or members of a sentence more distinct than that marked by a comma.
Source: webster1913