student government

noun

: the organization and management of student life by various student organizations

Examples of student government in a Sentence

She was president of the student government. He is active in student government.

Recent Examples on the Web Gallo said student government leaders got innovative and started offering pickleball and card games during lunch. —

Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2024 Until now, the debate over BDS has largely been isolated to the halls of student government. —

Elias Saratovsky, New York Daily News, 27 May 2024 The student was freshman and sophomore class president and director of philanthropy for student government. —

Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2024 The campus debate over Israel is no longer contained to the halls of student government, and it’s never been about divestment. —

Elias Saratovsky, New York Daily News, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for student government

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of student government was in 1882

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“Student government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20government. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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