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syllabi

American  
[sil-uh-bahy] / ˈsɪl əˌbaɪ /

noun

  1. a plural of syllabus.


syllabi British  
/ ˈsɪləˌbaɪ /

noun

  1. a plural of syllabus

"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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Of course none of these plays are routinely read in high school or even college, but their absence from syllabi can be a virtue for audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Students hesitate before volunteering their opinions in class, while faculty appear more cautious, even including disclaimers in their syllabi.

From Salon • Sep. 22, 2025

While most of his peers were still swapping syllabi and feeling out new professors, Mahdawi had started his day not in a classroom, but in immigration court—virtually, on Webex.

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2025

Today that particular title is part of the American literary canon gracing course syllabi across the nation, while his other works have been recognized with a range of prestigious awards and honors.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023

I still have the syllabi from all my classes, and David’s been bringing me assignments.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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