upperclassman
|up-per-class-man|
B2
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/ˌʌpərˈklæsmən/
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/ˌʌpəˈklɑːsmən/
senior student
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upperclassman' originates from the combination of 'upper' and 'classman', where 'upper' refers to a higher level or position and 'classman' refers to a member of a class or group.
Historical Evolution
'upperclassman' evolved from the term 'upper class man', which was used to describe students in higher classes or grades.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to students in higher classes, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student in the higher grades of a school, typically a junior or senior in high school or college.
As an upperclassman, she had more responsibilities in the student council.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45