freshmen
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/ˈfrɛʃmən/
(freshman)
first-year student
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freshman' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'freschman,' where 'fresch' meant 'new' and 'man' meant 'person.'
Historical Evolution
'freschman' transformed into the modern English word 'freshman' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a new person,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a first-year student.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student in their first year at a university, college, or high school.
The freshmen were excited to start their first day of college.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40