student

English

/ˈstjuː.dənt/, /ˈstu.dn̩t/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
  • A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English student derived from Old French estudiant (student) derived from Latin studēns affix from English study (room for reading and writing).

Origin

English

study

Gloss

room for reading and writing

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