Classmate: meaning, definitions and examples
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classmate
[ ˈklæsˌmeɪt ]
school environment
A classmate refers to a person who is in the same class or grade as another in a school. Classmates can be peers in educational settings, sharing similar age groups or academic levels. They often collaborate on assignments, participate in group activities, and sometimes develop friendships based on mutual interests and experiences. The term emphasizes the social and academic interactions that occur within an educational context.
Synonyms
colleague, fellow student, peer, schoolmate.
Examples of usage
- I sat next to my classmate during math class.
- My classmate helped me study for the exam.
- We had a project deadline that required teamwork with our classmates.
Translations
Translations of the word "classmate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 colega de classe
🇮🇳 कक्षा का साथी
🇩🇪 Klassenkamerad
🇮🇩 teman sekelas
🇺🇦 однокласник
🇵🇱 kolega z klasy
🇯🇵 クラスメート
🇫🇷 camarade de classe
🇪🇸 compañero de clase
🇹🇷 sınıf arkadaşı
🇰🇷 학급 친구
🇸🇦 زميل في الفصل
🇨🇿 spolužák
🇸🇰 spolužiak
🇨🇳 同班同学
🇸🇮 sošolec
🇮🇸 samnemandi
🇰🇿 сыныптасы
🇬🇪 კლასელი
🇦🇿 sinif yoldaşı
🇲🇽 compañero de clase
Etymology
The term 'classmate' is a compound word formed from 'class' and 'mate'. The word 'class' comes from the Latin 'classis', which referred to a division of citizens in terms of their social or economic status, and it evolved in educational contexts to denote a group of students learning together. 'Mate' is derived from the Old English 'gemetta', meaning 'one who eats at the same table'. The combination 'classmate' first appeared in the English language around the mid-19th century, reflecting the expanding structure of formal education and the increasing importance placed on the social dynamics among students. As schooling became more widespread, the concept of classmates became integral to the educational experience, highlighting both the academic alliances and social relationships formed in classrooms.