dropout
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/ˈdrɑːpˌaʊt/
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/ˈdrɒpˌaʊt/
leaving a system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dropout' originates from the English words 'drop' and 'out', where 'drop' meant 'to fall or let fall' and 'out' meant 'outside or beyond'.
Historical Evolution
'dropout' evolved from the combination of 'drop' and 'out' in the 20th century to describe someone who leaves a system or institution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who falls out of a system', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who leaves school or society'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has abandoned a course of study or who has rejected conventional society to pursue an alternative lifestyle.
He became a college dropout to start his own business.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41