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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
He also was involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete, honor choir, and the student government, according to his obituary.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Fatima has also been active in student government at Hunters Lane.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
After the student government report, the meeting then shifted into its public comment phase.
—Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
The Emerson’s student government association voted no confidence in Bernhardt on Friday, according to a resolution reportedly introduced by Angus Abercrombie, a member of the Student Experience Senate.
—Rob Pelaez, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of student government was
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“Student government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20government. Accessed 30 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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