freshman
|fresh/man|
B2
/ˈfrɛʃmən/
first-year student
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freshman' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'fresh' and 'man', where 'fresh' meant 'new' and 'man' referred to a person.
Historical Evolution
'freshman' changed from the Middle English word 'freschman' and eventually became the modern English word 'freshman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a new person', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a first-year student'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student in their first year at a university, college, or high school.
The freshman was excited to start his first day at college.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35