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student

noun
STYOO-duhnt/ˈstjuː.dn̩t/

Pluralstudents

2 meanings of student

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  1. 1
    enrolled learnernouncountable
    A person who is studying at a school, college, or university.

    Every student in the class had to bring a notebook.

    The students lined up outside the gym for the assembly.

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  2. 2
    of a subjectnouncountable
    Someone who keeps learning about a subject because they care about it, even outside school.

    Like a fan who learns everything they can about their favorite team.

    He is a serious student of music and practices every day.

    Students of nature often spend hours watching birds.

    UsageSay a student of music or history.

    Similarscholar, disciple, devotee

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Origin

It comes from Latin 'studeo', meaning to dedicate oneself or study, and reached English through Old French.

Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 2 facts

  • 'Student' ultimately comes from Latin 'studeo' and reached English through Old French. en.wiktionary.org
  • Latin 'studeo' means to dedicate oneself or study. en.wiktionary.org