Schoolboy: meaning, definitions and examples
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schoolboy
[ ˈskuːl.bɔɪ ]
student, male
A schoolboy is a male student who is typically attending school, especially at a primary or secondary level. This term is often used to refer to boys in a formal educational setting. Schoolboys are generally between the ages of 5 and 18, depending on the educational system. They participate in various academic and extracurricular activities as part of their schooling experience.
Synonyms
learner, learner, pupil, scholar, student.
Examples of usage
- The schoolboy excelled in mathematics.
- Every schoolboy dreams of becoming a scientist.
- That schoolboy always looks so cheerful in class.
Translations
Translations of the word "schoolboy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estudante
🇮🇳 विद्यालय का लड़का
🇩🇪 Schuljunge
🇮🇩 murid laki-laki
🇺🇦 школяр
🇵🇱 uczeń
🇯🇵 男子学生
🇫🇷 élève
🇪🇸 escolaro
- alumno
- chico de escuela
🇹🇷 okul çocuğu
🇰🇷 학생
🇸🇦 طالب
🇨🇿 školák
🇸🇰 školák
🇨🇳 男学生
🇸🇮 šolar
🇮🇸 skólapiltur
🇰🇿 мектеп оқушысы
🇬🇪 სკოლის ბიჭი
🇦🇿 məktəbli oğlan
🇲🇽 escuela niño
Etymology
The term 'schoolboy' is derived from the combination of 'school' and 'boy'. The word 'school' originates from the Latin 'schola', which means a place of learning, and has its roots in the Greek word 'scholē', which referred to leisure, discussion, and learning. The term 'boy' comes from Old English 'bōia', used to denote a young male. The amalgamation of these words into 'schoolboy' reflects the cultural and historical significance placed on formal education for young males, particularly in Western societies, where schooling became more structured during the 19th century. The term has continued to evolve but remains a widely accepted descriptor for young male students today.