student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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At least half of the student body at all three schools is considered to be living in poverty — with a 68% poverty rate at the Bronx program, through which students may earn a free associate’s degree. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025 Look around any college classroom, and chances are, most of the student body will be tapping away on Apple laptops. PC Magazine, 28 July 2025 The superintendent and principal also meet monthly with a student advisory committee, and the student body at each school is routinely surveyed for feedback and input, according to the district. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025 Veterans make up a third of the student body and have included Jeremy Ricketts, who served combat tours with the Army in Kosovo, Iraq, and Kuwait. Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for student body

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student body was in 1841

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“Student body.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20body. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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