student

[stood-nt, styood-] /ˈstud nt, ˈstyud-/
noun
1.
a person formally engaged in learning, especially one enrolled in a school or college; pupil:
a student at Yale.
2.
any person who studies, investigates, or examines thoughtfully:
a student of human nature.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin student- (stem of studēns), present participle of studēre to take pains; see -ent; replacing Middle English studiant, aphetic variant of estudiant < Old French, noun use of present participle of estudier to study
Related forms
studentless, adjective
studentlike, adjective
antistudent, noun, adjective
nonstudent, noun
Synonyms
1, 2. See pupil1 .
Pronunciation note
See new.
Examples from the web for student
  • Instead the focus on literacy and numeracy is gradually squeezing opportunity for student directed learning out of the curriculum.
  • Many experts think students shouldn't borrow beyond the federal student loan limits each year.
  • But many of the student leaders appear articulate and reasonable.
  • If a dam is built nearby, say, the student who represents water should tug on the yarn.
  • Any teacher can tell you that smarts alone do not a good student make.
  • Once it has been posted on the site, the student is notified.
  • If you're a college student thinking about becoming a scientist, now is the time to apply for summer internships.
  • There is no on-campus accommodation but plenty of student housing is available close by.
  • Have each student commit to doing an exploration activity on the date of their birthday each month.
  • Every student should take part in his or her group's presentation.
British Dictionary definitions for student

student

/ˈstjuːdənt/
noun
1.
  1. a person following a course of study, as in a school, college, university, etc
  2. (as modifier): student teacher
2.
a person who makes a thorough study of a subject
Word Origin
C15: from Latin studēns diligent, from studēre to be zealous; see study
Word Origin and History for student
n.

late 14c., from Old French estudient "one who is studying," from Medieval Latin studiare "to study," from Latin studium (see study). Student-teacher is attested from 1907.

Slang definitions & phrases for student

student

noun

A newly addicted and still lightly addicted drug user: On a quarter grain a week a man was still a student (1930s+ Narcotics)


student in Technology


D.G. Bobrow 1964. Early query system. Sammet 1969, p.664.