collegian

[kuh-lee-juhn, -jee-uhn]

noun

1. a student in, or a graduate of, a college.

2. a member of a college.

collegian

/ kəˈliːdʒɪən /

noun

1. a current member of a college; student

Other Word Forms

• postcollegian noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of collegian¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin collēgiānus, equivalent to collēgi ( um ) college + -ānus -an

Example Sentences

And the American roster was made up of a bunch of scrappy collegians who beat the odds with a mix of grit, discipline and hard work.

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That sense of duty, coupled with an opportunistic boldness, leads this thoughtful, socially skillful collegian down a path that, while setting him apart as a purposeful prodigy, eventually puts his carefully cultivated future at risk.

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Many collegians complain the full shields are tougher to see, breathe and communicate in.

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The Huskers’ roster includes eight players who are entering their fourth or fifth seasons as collegians and appeared in at least 62 games apiece.

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His calling card was male beauty: Jazz Age youths in their finest finery populate his ads for shirts and starched collars; athletic collegians grace his covers for the weeklies.

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Related Words

• alum 
• alumna 
• alumnus 
• doctor 
• grad 
• recipient