Synonyms for

Undergraduate

Verb / ˌʌndɜ:ˈgrædʒʌwʌt / Another word for undergraduate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A student who has not yet received a bachelors degree.

Synonyms & similar words

undergrad student undergrad learner pupil scholar trainee apprentice novice beginner rookie freshman sophomore junior senior underclassman postulant protégé candidate aspirant

Synonyms by register

Formal

baccalaureate student undergraduate student

Informal

student undergrad

Antonyms

graduate postgraduate master's student doctoral candidate senior researcher faculty member

Common collocations

  • undergraduate degree
  • undergraduate studies
  • undergraduate education
  • undergraduate research
  • undergraduate student
  • undergraduate program
  • undergraduate major

Word family

noun undergraduate
adjective undergraduate

Usage note

Primarily refers to a student pursuing a bachelor's degree. Can also be used as an adjective to describe programs or degrees at this level.

Example sentences

  1. I am an undergraduate student at the university.
  2. She will be graduating as an undergraduate this year.
  3. The undergraduate program requires four years of study.
  4. He is considering switching his major during his undergraduate years.
  5. The university offers many resources for undergraduate students.

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