july
UK[dʒuːˈlaɪ]US[dʒʊˈlaɪ]
propn
The seventh month of the year, following June
Etymology
The word 'July' originates from the Latin 'Iūlius', the name of the fifth month in the Roman calendar. It was renamed in honor of Gaius Julius Caesar following his death in 44 BC, as it was the month of his birth. Prior to this, it was known as 'Quintilis', meaning 'fifth month'. The name was adopted into Old French as 'julie' and subsequently into Middle English, solidifying its place in the modern Gregorian calendar as the seventh month.
Analysis
The word is a proper noun borrowed directly from Latin. It is not productively formed from smaller, meaningful morphemes in modern English.
Examples
We are planning a vacation for the last week of July.
The company's fiscal year ends on July 31st.
Independence Day in the United States is celebrated on July 4th.