undergrad

noun

un·​der·​grad ˈən-dər-ˌgrad How to pronounce undergrad (audio)

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Week 5 is yet another test for our intrepid undergrad. J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 International students, who make up around 6% of undergrads, are dealing with tougher visa requirements thanks to our current administration. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025 Depending on your own college experience, the 21,000-student undergrad population could also be considered on the smaller size (for comparison, the University of Alabama has nearly 33,000 undergrads). Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 And not just filled, but with enough resources to offer staff raises and keep tuition flat for in-state undergrads. Joanna Allhands, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undergrad

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First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undergrad was in 1827

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“Undergrad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undergrad. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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