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Dictionary: Collegian

Collegian

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

UK: /kəˈliː.dʒi.ən/

US: /kəˈlɪdʒ.i.ən/

Definitions

  1. A student or member of a college.
  2. One who has attended or graduated from a college.

Usage Examples

  • As a proud collegian, she actively participated in student government.
  • The young collegian eagerly awaited his graduation ceremony.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin collegium ("association, society") and adapted into English to mean a college student.

Synonyms

  • Student
  • Undergraduate
  • Scholar
  • Academician

Antonyms

  • Dropout
  • Non-student

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Colegial /ko.leˈxjal/
French Collégien /kɔ.le.ʒjɛ̃/
German Kollegiat /kɔ.lɛ.ɡiˈaːt/
Hindi कॉलेज छात्र (Kolej chhātra) /kɔːlɛdʒ tʃʰɑːtrə/
Chinese (Mandarin) 大学生 (Dàxuéshēng) /taɕyɛʊ ʂəŋ/
Russian Студент /stuˈdʲent/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /kəˈliː.dʒi.ən/

American English: /kəˈlɪdʒ.i.ən/

Historical Usage

The term collegian has been in use since the 16th century, commonly referring to students enrolled in higher education institutions.

Cultural Nuances

In some regions, collegian is used interchangeably with university student, whereas in others, it strictly refers to those studying at colleges rather than universities.

More Information

The identity of a collegian often extends beyond academics, encompassing student life, traditions, and extracurricular activities that shape the collegiate experience.

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