Synonyms of pupil

pupil

noun

ˈpyü-pəl 

1

as in student

one who attends a school

generally there are 20 pupils in each class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• student
• scholar
• freshman
• reader
• schoolchild
• sophomore
• schoolboy
• undergraduate
• schoolmate
• junior
• schoolfellow
• schoolgirl
• day student
• postgraduate
• kindergartner
• coed
• collegian
• exchange student
• studier
• upperclassman
• undergrad
• high schooler
• preppy
• underclassman
• middler
• middle schooler
• senior

2

as in adherent

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another

to pupils of the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, the shores of Walden Pond are hallowed ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adherent
• disciple
• follower
• student
• partisan
• acolyte
• apostle
• supporter
• votary
• devotee
• missionary
• scholar
• soldier
• admirer
• liege man
• convert
• protégé
• epigone
• votarist
• advocate
• fan
• loyalist
• faithful
• champion
• worshipper
• minion
• proselytizer
• ideologist
• sectarian
• enthusiast
• satellite
• cultist
• zealot
• henchman
• idolater
• ideologue
• camp follower
• sycophant
• lackey
• backer
• stooge
• toady
• hanger-on
• flunky
• apparatchik
• lickspittle
• yes-man
• myrmidon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leader
• traitor
• renegade
• defector
• coryphaeus
• apostate
• turncoat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pupil

The offense put up a ton of points, but the defense looked more bend-but-don’t-break than like the aggressive unit everyone expected from new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, a star pupil from the Rex Ryan/Mike Pettine school. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

According to the data presented, approximately 47% of the pupils at OPRF are students of color and 53% are white at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Teachers and parents hold memories, but are selective — depending on student age — on what to share with children and pupils. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The future king will have his own room inside a small boarding house that holds around 55 pupils, according to Eton's official website. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026