student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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The plans put in place to find a positive way forward included the following: The Merrillville Advantage: A proactive approach of sharing the many positive attributes that a diverse student body could bring to the community instead of having an atmosphere of fear or dread. Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025 Freeman credited Notre Dame for encouraging the student body to grow their faith. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Jan. 2025 But, as tuition climbed (partly to cover the salaries of lay teachers who replaced nuns), the student body skewed wealthier. Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025 Loyola’s student body was greatly affected, with families losing homes in Pasadena/Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for student body 

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Feb. 2025.

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