upperclassman

[ uhp-er-klas-muhn, -klahs- ]

/ ˈʌp ərˈklæs mən, -ˈklɑs- /

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noun, plural up·per·class·men.

a junior or senior in a secondary school or college.

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Origin of upperclassman

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; upper¹ + class + -man

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Officials also underestimated the number of upperclassmen who wanted to live on campus.
Housing issues and coronavirus concerns cloud first week at Howard|Lauren Lumpkin|September 2, 2021|Washington Post
Many upperclassmen were displaced due to Howard prioritizing housing for first-year college students and sophomores.
Howard University’s Housing Crisis Sparks a Sit-Out|Erica Blount|August 30, 2021|TruthBeTold.news
Numerous upperclassmen who had meaningful roles are set to return, too.
Maryland football should benefit after its young players had to grow up fast last season|Emily Giambalvo|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
Sy got to join the Palma prison book group, usually reserved for upperclassmen, after receiving his first scholarship check in 2017 as a sophomore.
A high school student needed help with tuition, so an unlikely group stepped up: Prison inmates|Kellie B. Gormly|January 1, 2021|Washington Post

He and his teammates dreamed of a playoff season as upperclassmen.
After one player’s assault of a referee, a Texas high school team wonders why it was sidelined|Glynn A. Hill|December 11, 2020|Washington Post

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