Undergraduate: meaning, definitions and examples

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undergraduate

[ ˌʌndəˈɡradʒʊət ]

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education

A student who is studying for a first degree at a college or university.

Synonyms

freshman, learner, pupil, student

Examples of usage

He is an undergraduate at Oxford University.
She is pursuing her undergraduate studies in biology.
Many undergraduates live on campus during their first year.
Undergraduates often have to balance their studies with part-time work.
Completing an undergraduate degree is a significant achievement.

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education

Relating to or denoting a student studying for a first degree.

Synonyms

learner, pupil, student

Examples of usage

The undergraduate course requires four years of study.
An undergraduate thesis is a common requirement for graduation.

Translations

Translations of the word "undergraduate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estudante de graduação

🇮🇳 स्नातक छात्र

🇩🇪 Student im Grundstudium

🇮🇩 mahasiswa sarjana

🇺🇦 бакалавр

🇵🇱 student studiów licencjackich

🇯🇵 学部生 (がくぶせい)

🇫🇷 étudiant de premier cycle

🇪🇸 estudiante de pregrado

🇹🇷 lisans öğrencisi

🇰🇷 학부생

🇸🇦 طالب جامعي

🇨🇿 bakalářský student

🇸🇰 bakalársky študent

🇨🇳 本科生

🇸🇮 dodiplomski študent

🇮🇸 grunnnámisnemi

🇰🇿 бакалавр студенті

🇬🇪 ბაკალავრიატის სტუდენტი

🇦🇿 bakalavr tələbəsi

🇲🇽 estudiante de licenciatura

Word origin

The term 'undergraduate' originated in the mid-17th century, formed by combining 'under' and 'graduate'. It refers to students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree at a college or university. The concept of undergraduate education has evolved over time, with an emphasis on academic development and preparation for future careers. Today, undergraduate programs encompass a wide range of disciplines and fields of study, providing students with a foundation for further specialization or entry into the workforce.