student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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Unlike the predominantly White and affluent Covenant School, the middle school had a more diverse student body from working-class households, the report said. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025 Thanks to sponsors, including Leo alums, enough books were made available that the entire student body and next year’s freshman class of about 100 students could have a copy. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 There are currently two operating gyms at Park Hill, but neither is large enough to hold the entire student body for assemblies. Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025 Whitney’s demographics include a 79% Asian student body. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 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 8 Apr. 2025.

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