first-year
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🇺🇸
/ˈfɜrst ˌjɪr/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɜːst ˌjɪə/
initial stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'first-year' originates from the combination of 'first' and 'year', where 'first' meant 'preceding all others in time or order' and 'year' referred to a period of 12 months.
Historical Evolution
'first-year' has been used in educational contexts to denote the initial stage of a program or course.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the first period of a year', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the first year of a course or program'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the first year of a course or program, especially in a university or college.
She is a first-year student at the university.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45