Definition

A person who is enrolled in a school, college, or university and attends classes to learn.

Example

The student studied hard for the final exam.

Conversation

I saw that new student in our class yesterday.

Oh really? What do you think of him so far?

He seems really friendly and eager to learn as a student.

That's great! I hope he fits in well with everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Student → It is formed from 'studere' (meaning to study) and the suffix '-ent' (indicating a person who performs an action). The word 'student' refers to a person who is engaged in studying or learning.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'studying' ('studere') — that's why a student is a person who studies.

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