Pupil: meaning, definitions and examples

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pupil

 

[ หˆpjuหpl ]

Context #1 | Noun

student

A learner, especially a child in school.

Synonyms

learner, scholar, student

Examples of usage

  • The teacher asked the pupils to complete the assignment by the end of the day.
  • She was a diligent pupil and always completed her homework on time.
Context #2 | Noun

eye

The dark circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, varying in size to regulate the amount of light entering the eye.

Synonyms

aperture, eye, iris

Examples of usage

  • Her blue eyes had large pupils that dilated in the dimly lit room.
  • The doctor shone a light into my pupil to check its reaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "pupil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aluno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคพเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรผler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ murid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‡ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uczeล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”Ÿๅพ’ (ใ›ใ„ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉlรจve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alumno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถฤŸrenci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•™์ƒ (haksaeng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ู…ูŠุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพiak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญฆ็”Ÿ (xuรฉshฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uฤenec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nemandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸagird

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alumno

Etymology

The word 'pupil' originated in the late Middle English period from the Latin word 'pupillus', meaning 'orphan' or 'ward'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a student or learner, especially in a school setting. The term 'pupil' has been used in educational contexts for centuries, highlighting the importance of learning and knowledge acquisition.

See also: pup, puppet, puppy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,097, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.