upperclassmen
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/ˌʌpərˈklæsmən/
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/ˌʌpəˈklɑːsmən/
(upperclassman)
senior student
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upperclassman' originates from the combination of 'upper' and 'classman', where 'upper' refers to a higher position or level, and 'classman' refers to a member of a class or group.
Historical Evolution
'upperclassman' evolved from the term 'upper class man', which was used to denote students in higher classes or grades.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to students in higher classes, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a student in the higher grades of a school, typically in the last two years of high school or college.
The upperclassmen helped the freshmen find their classes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41