student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

Examples of student body in a Sentence

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Even without race-conscious admissions, many schools want to pursue creating more racially and socioeconomically diverse student bodies. Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 After the closure was revealed, backlash among the art college’s student body was swift. Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026 Enrollment increase campaign Texas Wesleyan has also gained momentum in growing its student body. Samuel O’Neal 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 The documentary focuses on the Jangdaehyun School in Busan where the small student body – only 20 kids – are all defectors. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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