half-yearly

/ˌhæf ˈjɪrli/
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Definitions of half-yearly
  1. adjective
    occurring or payable twice each year
    synonyms: biannual, biyearly, semiannual
    periodic, periodical
    happening or recurring at regular intervals
  2. adverb
    every half year, every six months
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