collegian
Americannoun
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a student in, or a graduate of, a college.
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a member of a college.
noun
Other Word Forms
- postcollegian noun
Etymology
Origin of collegian
1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin collēgiānus, equivalent to collēgi ( um ) college + -ānus -an
Example Sentences
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Beck went to Miami as a graduate transfer, and is currently a sixth-year collegian.
From MarketWatch
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.
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.
From Los Angeles Times
Many collegians complain the full shields are tougher to see, breathe and communicate in.
From Seattle Times
The Huskers’ roster includes eight players who are entering their fourth or fifth seasons as collegians and appeared in at least 62 games apiece.
From Washington Times
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