student body
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of student body
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The student body has been getting younger, with "a lot more students from the high schools" enrolling at Apex Technical School, said Zelda Cuesta, agency coordinator.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
It’s time to publicize the school’s work in a way that resonates with the student body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
And this year, immigrant families within LAUSD, whose student body is more than 70% Latino, have been gripped by fear that immigration agents would target campuses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
He was successful in high school, becoming the starting quarterback, class and student body president.
From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2026
The sophomore clay crew is a pretty good sampling of the CSA student body: freak-flags of every variety flying proud and loud.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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