ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Student

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈstjuː.dn̩t/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Student is a noun meaning A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

Meaning

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

More Meanings

  1. A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.
  2. In training, learning a particular skill.

Example Sentences

He is a student of life.
She is a student of human interactions.
The students were out raising funds for rag week.
A handful of young students bent on showing their patriotism had stirred up more trouble than they possibly could have imagined.

Word Forms

Synonyms for student

Depending on context, synonyms include candlewaster, scholar, devotee, disciple, pupil, educatee.

Antonyms for student

Common opposites include teacher.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scholar, pupil, educatee, graduate, undergraduate, university.

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