PUPIL Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

pupil

noun

ˈpyü-pəl

Definition of pupil next

as in student

one who attends a school generally there are 20 pupils in each class

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nonstudent

as in adherent

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another to pupils of the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, the shores of Walden Pond are hallowed ground

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Recent Examples of pupil Wealthier states such as New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut receive the least federal funding per pupil, often below $2,500. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025 Illinois has some of the highest spending levels per pupil in the nation. —

Catrina Barker | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025 Equal care is paid to the teeth and glass pupils in the screaming Abel as to the firs (carved from fruitwood) that clothe the men’s bodies. —

Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Just over 77% of Latino students and 69.9% of Native American pupils graduated on time during the 2023-24 academic year. —

Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pupil

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Noun

Additionally, the school’s library will feature books authored by Russell to inspire future generations of students.

— Andy Scholes, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
But schools with majorities of Black and Latino students tend to have fewer resources, more teacher shortages and fewer Advanced Placement class options.

— April Rubin, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025