student government

noun

: the organization and management of student life by various student organizations

Examples of student government in a Sentence

She was president of the student government. He is active in student government.
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The undergraduate student government is currently led by a party that has vowed to defund all student activities unless the university divests from Israel. Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024 While two finalists for student board member are voted on by public school students in grades 6 through 11 in what is labeled an election, both are chosen by student delegates at a countywide student government convention. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024 In 2001, Texas Tech’s was moved out of athletics and under the domain of Student Life, the university unit within the office of the provost that also oversees student government, the Greek community, the chess team and the Air Force ROTC. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Students were advertising their radio station, global affairs club, campus ministry and student government. Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for student government 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student government was in 1882

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“Student government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20government. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

student government

noun
: the organization and management of student life, recreation, or discipline by various student organizations in a school or college
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