Schoolgirl: meaning, definitions and examples
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schoolgirl
[ ˈskuːlˌɡɜːrl ]
female student
A schoolgirl is a female student who attends school, typically at the primary or secondary level. This term often indicates a young girl who is in the process of receiving an education. The age of a schoolgirl usually ranges from six to eighteen, depending on the education system of a particular country. Schoolgirls can be found in various educational settings, including public schools, private institutions, and parochial schools. The term often carries connotations related to uniforms, academic life, and sometimes social dynamics among peers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The schoolgirl wore her uniform with pride.
- Every schoolgirl is encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
- A schoolgirl's backpack is often filled with books and supplies.
- The schoolgirl excelled in math and science.
Translations
Translations of the word "schoolgirl" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estudante do sexo feminino
🇮🇳 स्कूल की लड़की
🇩🇪 Schülerin
🇮🇩 siswi
🇺🇦 школярка
🇵🇱 uczennica
🇯🇵 女子学生
🇫🇷 élève fille
🇪🇸 estudiante femenina
🇹🇷 okul kızı
🇰🇷 여학생
🇸🇦 طالبة
🇨🇿 školákyně
🇸🇰 školačka
🇨🇳 女学生
🇸🇮 šolska deklica
🇮🇸 skólastúlka
🇰🇿 оқушы қыз
🇬🇪 სკოლის გოგონა
🇦🇿 məktəbli qız
🇲🇽 estudiante mujer
Etymology
The term 'schoolgirl' is derived from the combination of 'school' and 'girl'. 'School' originates from the Latin word 'schola', which means 'leisure' or 'free time', as the Romans used it to refer to a place for learning during leisure time. This Latin term itself is linked to the Greek word 'scholē', which had similar meanings. The word 'girl', on the other hand, comes from the Old English 'girle' or 'gyru', used to denote a young female. 'Schoolgirl' as a compound term began to appear in the English language in the late 19th century as societal norms shifted towards formal education for girls, especially in Western cultures. Its usage reflected the increasing importance of education for girls as part of the women's rights movement, resulting in a more structured and recognized role for school-aged females in society.