The word "Hillaryterm" is unique to Oxford University, where it refers to the Lent term of their academic year. The phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈhɪləritɜːm/, with the primary stress on the second syllable. The origin of the word is unclear, but it may have been named after Saint Hilary of Poitiers or a former Chancellor of the University named Sir Edmund Hillary. Despite its unusual spelling, the term is widely recognized within the Oxford community and is important for scheduling academic and social events.