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student

noun

ˈstü-dᵊnt

Definition of student

as in pupil

one who attends a school a straight-A student at the local high school

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Recent Examples of student IvyCraft is designed for researchers, students, educators, content creators, consultants, and teams that regularly turn source material into presentations, videos, podcasts, or visual content. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 Helping students secure food and other necessities supports their efforts to earn a degree and enter Mississippi’s healthcare workforce. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The former ensures that the university covers the full tuition and fees for first-year, Pell-eligible students from Illinois. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Both students reportedly received speech and language services from Gridley at the school. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for student

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In June, The Times of London reported that private schools throughout the UK have lost 30,000 pupils since January 2025, and about 100 independent schools have closed entirely.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
Meloni did not specify the exact cap but said the government would also require mandatory Italian-language lessons for parents of foreign pupils who struggle to integrate.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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