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October

[ok-toh-ber]

noun

  1. the tenth month of the year, containing 31 days. Oct.

  2. British.ale or beer traditionally brewed in this month.



October

/ ɒˈəʊə /

noun

  1. the tenth month of the year, consisting of 31 days

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of October1

before 1050; Middle English, Old English < Latin ō the eighth month of the early Roman year, equivalent to dzō- octo- + -ber, on the model of September, November, December; December
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of October1

Old English, from Latin, from octo eight, since it was the eighth month in Roman reckoning
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Last year, after accusations made by Israel, the UN fired nine staff out of UNRWA's 17,000-strong workforce, saying they may have been involved in the October 7 attacks.

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The couple are due to tie the knot in Uphall, West Lothian, next month before jetting off on a "minimoon" to New York, followed by a honeymoon in Italy in October.

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They went top of the table in October and stayed there, securing first place with three rounds remaining.

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The aid worker, from Lewis, was kidnapped by the Taliban and died in an attempted rescue by US forces in October 2010.

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Further, Israel’s previous attacks on Iran in April and October 2024 managed to degrade Iran’s ballistic and surface-to-air missiles and air defense radar systems.

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What isOctober?

October is the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and is between September and November.In the Northern Hemisphere October is known as a middle month of the autumn season, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a middle month of the spring season.Many countries around the world celebrate Halloween, which is on October 31. It’s so popular that much of the month is devoted to spooky things. Halloween is celebrated differently from country to country, with nations like the United States and Canada practicing in trick-or-treating and hosting Halloween-themed parties. Other nations, like Japan and Ireland, celebrate with parades and public gatherings.Other holidays celebrated in October include Día de los Muertos and Oktoberfest. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates those who have died. In Germany, Oktoberfest celebrates the craft of beer making, running from late September to early October.Example: October is such a spooky month, especially when the trees lose their leaves.

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