student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

Examples of student body in a Sentence

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Isaac Celedon, who served as the university’s student body president from 2024 to 2026, was selected by the board to co-chair the student subcommittee around the same time Hadley took on his position. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026 More than 60% of the student body across the California Community College system are economically disadvantaged, per data from the chancellor’s office. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Klein subsequently made his film debut in the comedy, starring alongside Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick as Tracy Flick’s kind but dim-witted, football-playing rival for student body president. Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 During his time at KU, Garlinghouse was student body president. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for student body

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student body was in 1841

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“Student body.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20body. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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