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student

/ˈstjuː.dənt/noun

Someone officially studying at a school, college, university, or similar institution.

Example sentences

  • “Every student must register for classes before the semester begins.”
  • “The library is full of students studying for final exams.”

In American English anyone in school is a student. British English traditionally reserved it for university, with 'pupil' for schoolchildren.

education

Related words

learnerA person who is studying something or being taught.pupilA child or young person who is being taught, especially at school.classroomA room, usually in a school, where lessons are taught.teacherSomeone whose job is helping others learn, especially in a school.homeworkSchool tasks a teacher gives students to complete outside of class, practicing what they learned.examA formal test of what someone knows or can do, especially at school or university.