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undergraduate

 

[ ˌʌndəˈɡradʒʊət ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

See also: graduation.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,186 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.