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Freshmen: meaning, definitions and examples

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freshmen

 

[ ˈfreʃmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

college students

Freshmen are first-year students in college or university. They are typically new to the academic environment and are adjusting to college life.

Synonyms

beginners, first-year students, newcomers

Examples of usage

  • They organized a freshmen orientation to help new students get acquainted with the campus.
  • Freshmen are often eager to make new friends and get involved in campus activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "freshmen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 calouros

🇮🇳 नवीन छात्र

🇩🇪 Erstsemester

🇮🇩 mahasiswa baru

🇺🇦 першокурсники

🇵🇱 pierwszoklasiści

🇯🇵 新入生

🇫🇷 étudiants de première année

🇪🇸 estudiantes de primer año

🇹🇷 birinci sınıf öğrencileri

🇰🇷 신입생

🇸🇦 طلاب السنة الأولى

🇨🇿 prváci

🇸🇰 prváci

🇨🇳 新生

🇸🇮 prvoletniki

🇮🇸 fyrsta árs nemendur

🇰🇿 бірінші курс студенттері

🇬🇪 პირველი კურსის სტუდენტები

🇦🇿 birinci kurs tələbələri

🇲🇽 estudiantes de primer año

Etymology

The term 'freshmen' originated in the 16th century, derived from 'fresh' + 'man', referring to someone new or inexperienced. It has been used in educational settings to describe first-year students for centuries.

See also: afresh, fresh, fresher, freshly, freshman, freshness, refresh.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,039, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.