English · Family & People
student
/ˈstjuː.dənt/
[/ˈstjuː.dənt/]
pupil, learner
Beginnernoun
Definition
A student is a person who is studying at a school, college, university, or other place of learning.
Example
As a first-year student, he found the huge library both thrilling and slightly overwhelming at first.
As a first-year student, he found the huge library both thrilling and slightly overwhelming at first.
Etymology
From Latin 'studens', present participle of 'studere' (to be eager, study).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for learners at any level; in British English often specific to higher education.