Synonyms for

Students

Verb / ˈstu:dʌnts / Another word for students — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is studying at a school or college.

Synonyms & similar words

student educatee bookman pupil scholar scholarlyperson learners pupils scholars trainees apprentices novices disciples protégés graduates postgraduates undergraduates schoolchildren schoolboys schoolgirls academics intellectuals educators pedagogues tutors teachers

Synonyms by register

Formal

learners scholars disciples

Informal

kids youngsters pupils

Literary

acolytes apprentices

Antonyms

teachers instructors professors mentors tutors educators

Common collocations

  • college students
  • high school students
  • medical students
  • law students
  • students learn
  • students study
  • students graduate
  • students attend

Word family

noun student
verb study
adjective studious

Usage note

While 'pupil' can be a synonym, it is more commonly used for younger children in primary school. 'Student' is a general term applicable to all levels of education.

Example sentences

  1. There are many students in my class.
  2. My sister is a good student.
  3. The students are having a test today.
  4. The students are listening to the teacher.
  5. The students are going on a field trip tomorrow.

Quotes

  • Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John Dewey
  • The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. - B.B. King
  • The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice. - Brian Herbert

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