collegian

noun

col·​le·​gian kə-ˈlē-j(ē-)ən How to pronounce collegian (audio)
: a student or recent graduate of a college

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Among the star collegians Russo recruited were Andrea Nagy and Dalma Ivanyi of Hungary; and Albena Branzova and Gergana Slavcheva of Bulgaria. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025 As a collegian, he was named MVP of the 2004 World Junior Hockey Championship, helping the Americans to their first gold medal. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Sep. 2025 As a collegian, Rams QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has completed 59.5% of his passes in true road games, which is good. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 In addition to his skills and physical attributes, Washe was praised widely for his leadership and exemplary conduct as a collegian. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collegian

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of collegian was in the 15th century

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“Collegian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collegian. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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collegian

noun
col·​le·​gian kə-ˈlē-jən How to pronounce collegian (audio)
-jē-ən
: a college student

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