student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

Examples of student body in a Sentence

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Columbia is committed to complying with all legal obligations and supporting our student body and campus community. William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 We are committed to supporting our Columbia student body and our campus community during this challenging time. Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025 Schools like New York University, the University of Southern California, and Northeastern University have built robust international recruitment strategies, with international students making up a significant portion of their student bodies. Scott White, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The civil rights statute passed in 1972 mandates schools that receive federal monies provide opportunities and resources for both male and female athletes that are proportionate to their representations in student bodies. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for student body

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student body was in 1841

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“Student body.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20body. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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