student

noun

stu·​dent ˈstü-dᵊnt How to pronounce student (audio)
ˈstyü-,
 chiefly Southern  -dənt
often attributive
1
: scholar, learner
especially : one who attends a school
2
: one who studies : an attentive and systematic observer
a student of politics

Examples of student in a Sentence

a group of college students She is a student at Georgetown University.
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Great educators are working hard to make a difference in our students’ lives and our district. Stacy Davis Gates, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024 In Ohio, students who miss 10% or more of the school year for any reason are considered chronically absent. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024 In the film, young witches and wizards from each house gather around long tables for meals and ceremonial events — much like the students at Christ Church, a college at the University of Oxford. Diana Pearl, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Many school officials are reluctant to talk about their plans or concerns, some out of fear of drawing attention to their immigrant students. Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for student 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin student-, studens, from present participle of studēre to study — more at study

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of student was in the 15th century

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“Student.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

student

noun
stu·​dent ˈst(y)üd-ᵊnt How to pronounce student (audio)
 chiefly Southern  -ənt
1
: scholar sense 1
especially : one who attends a school or college
2
: one who studies
a student of life

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