student-oriented
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/ˈstuːdənt ˌɔriəntɪd/
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/ˈstjuːdənt ˌɔːriəntɪd/
focused on students
Etymology
'student-oriented' originates from the English combination of 'student' and the past-participle adjective 'oriented'. 'Student' comes from Latin 'studēns' (via Middle English and Old French), where the root 'stud-' meant 'to study' or 'be eager (to learn)'. 'Oriented' derives from French 'orienter' and Latin 'orient-', where 'oriens' originally meant 'rising (the east)'.
'student' came into English via Latin 'studens' and Middle English 'studente' meaning 'one who studies'; 'orient' came from Latin 'oriēns' → Old French 'orienter' → English 'orient', and the adjective 'oriented' (past participle) combined with nouns (e.g., 'student') to form compound adjectives like 'student-oriented'.
Originally, 'orient' related to the east or to turning toward a point of reference; over time 'orient' and 'oriented' broadened to mean 'to direct toward or focus on' something. Thus 'student-oriented' now means 'directed toward or focused on students' needs and perspectives.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to meet the needs, interests, or learning styles of students; putting students' needs and perspectives at the center of planning or instruction.
The program offers a student-oriented curriculum that emphasizes active learning and real-world projects.
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Last updated: 2025/12/16 05:18