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student vs pupil

Both 'student' and 'pupil' are correct terms to refer to a person who is learning at a school or educational institution. The choice between them may depend on regional preferences or the specific context in which they are used.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 817 views

student

The term 'student' is widely used to refer to a person who is studying at a school, college, or university.

You can use 'student' to describe someone who is enrolled in an educational institution, pursuing academic studies.

Examples:

The students were excited about the upcoming field trip.
She is a dedicated student who always completes her assignments on time.

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C-minus student, barely graduated high school.
Good gift for a college student...
A student named Penelope Rice called.
Your student informant was a wash.
We had another complaint about your student.
Some student looking for financial aid.
She was the top student every year.
Impersonating a former Chatswin high student is inappropriate.
A diligent student needs no teacher...
This student was last seen at Cachtice Castle.
A psychology student until three years ago.
Some student looking for financial aid.
She's a Columbia journalism student.
Engineering student... diagnosed about five years ago.
The winner for best math student is...
Our latest presumed victim: 21-year-old theater student Aurora O'Donnell.
I thought maybe... another student.
First up was medical student Julia Habitzreither.
My bully was a Latvian exchange student.
Bonus time for my favorite new student.

Alternatives:

learner
scholar
pupil
pupil

pupil

The term 'pupil' is also a correct way to refer to a person who is being taught, especially in a school setting.

You can use 'pupil' to describe a student, especially in a formal or traditional educational context.

Examples:

The teacher praised her pupils for their hard work.
The school has a diverse group of pupils from different backgrounds.

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And our star pupil is Ordonez.
I understand that Sandro Barateli is your friend and pupil.
Okay, right pupil is dilating.
Note the eye. Enormously with a large vertical pupil.
We also have a new pupil from Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Ergo, to thrust a lot of information into a pupil's head.
The average contribution per non-entitled pupil varies widely.
The pupil has become the master.
Inevitably there comes a time when the pupil absorbs all that he or she can.
Stop your pupil in any way you find appropriate.
There's no better pupil to illustrate form and technique than Holmes.
Your girlfriend, just like Liam Sutter was your pupil.
You would be my pupil and assistant.
Now, the pupil... has become the teacher.
I've never given up on a pupil.
Yes. His left pupil is blown.
A star pupil and one Darkplace has high hopes for.
Salvatore is a pupil in my school!
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts lost a promising pupil when you joined the army.
Jim... this morning you were just a very talented pupil.

Alternatives:

student
learner
scholar
student

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