Persian · Work & Business
دانشجو
dāneshju
University student
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A student at university — literally a seeker of knowledge.
Example
خواهرم دانشجوی پزشکی است.
My sister is a medical student.
Etymology
'دانشجو' (dāneshju) is a compound of the Persian word 'دانش' (dānesh), meaning 'knowledge', and 'جو' (ju), meaning 'seeker'. It reflects the pursuit of higher education and scholarship.
How & Where It’s Used
'دانشجو' is commonly used in academic contexts and is primarily a formal term, often found in written texts related to education, universities, and student life.