student

The word “student” means a person who is enrolled in and attends a school, college, or university. In plain terms, someone formally learning at an educational institution, or more broadly, anyone devoted to studying a subject.

“Student” is pronounced STYOO-dnt (/ˈstjuː.dn̩t/ in IPA).

Here is “student” used in a sentence: “She’s a first-year student at the local university.”

The opposite of “student” — its antonyms — is teacher.

“Student” is a noun.

The word “student” comes from Latin. From Old French estudiant, from Latin studens ("one who applies oneself"), the present participle of studere, "to study.".

“Student” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Student” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who is enrolled in and attends a school, college, or university.

Both attend school to learn, but 'pupil' usually refers to a younger child under a teacher's close direction, especially at primary school. 'Student' is broader and applies at any level, from school to university, and implies more independent study. In American English, 'student' covers all ages, and 'pupil' is rare.

Students are often grouped by level: schoolchildren, undergraduates studying for a first degree, and postgraduate or graduate students pursuing advanced study. Other labels describe how they study — full-time, part-time, mature, international, or distance-learning students. Each term reflects a different stage of education or way of attending.

Common alternatives include 'pupil' and 'learner' for school-age contexts, and 'undergraduate' or 'scholar' in higher education. 'Trainee' fits when the learning is vocational. The best choice depends on the setting — 'learner' is neutral and wide-ranging, while 'undergraduate' points specifically to someone working toward a first university degree.