Coed: meaning, definitions and examples
🎓
coed
[ ˈkoʊˌɛd ]
education setting
A coed is a student who attends a college or university that is coeducational, meaning it accepts both male and female students. The term is often used to describe an individual in a mixed-gender educational environment, which contrasts with single-sex institutions. The coed system was developed to promote equality and address gender imbalances in higher education. In many places, coeducation has become the norm, especially in the Western world.
Synonyms
female student, male student, undergraduate.
Examples of usage
- She is a coed at the local university.
- The campus is home to many coeds from diverse backgrounds.
- During the semester, the coeds participate in various extracurricular activities.
- The coed dormitory fosters a community of mutual respect.
- He met several coeds at the orientation event.
Translations
Translations of the word "coed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 coed
🇮🇳 सहशिक्षा
🇩🇪 gemischte Schule
🇮🇩 ko-ed
🇺🇦 спільне навчання
🇵🇱 koedukacyjny
🇯🇵 共学
🇫🇷 coéducation
🇪🇸 coeducación
🇹🇷 karma eğitim
🇰🇷 공동 교육
🇸🇦 تعليم مختلط
🇨🇿 koedukace
🇸🇰 koedukácia
🇨🇳 混合教育
🇸🇮 koedukacija
🇮🇸 sameiginleg menntun
🇰🇿 аралас білім беру
🇬🇪 კოედუკაცია
🇦🇿 birgə təhsil
🇲🇽 coeducación
Etymology
The term 'coed' originated from the phrase 'coeducational', which describes an educational system where both men and women are educated together. The evolution of coeducation began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, led by emerging feminist movements that advocated for women's access to higher education. Prior to this, women were often restricted to separate institutions, limiting their educational opportunities. The first known use of the term 'coed' dates back to the early 1900s, and it was commonly applied to female students in coeducational schools. As societal attitudes towards gender equality progressed, coeducation became increasingly accepted, paving the way for a more inclusive and integrated approach to education.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,203, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
- ...
- 25200 eroticism
- 25201 salivation
- 25202 irreversibly
- 25203 coed
- 25204 undignified
- 25205 unnerved
- 25206 chafed
- ...