student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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Polat, Khalil and Miner introduce themselves, talk about their respective histories of organizing for Palestine on campus and reflect on the various ways the university ignored calls for divestment from the student body. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025 That’s around 7% of the student body, including thousands of real people navigating one of the most expensive rental markets in the country while trying to complete a degree. Ellen Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 In the end, facing significant public pressure from the student body and beyond, Cornell backed down on its threat and allowed Taal to remain enrolled at the school. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025 The guild said that the resolution was supported by the student body with 18 student organizations signing a petition of support. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for student body

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student body was in 1841

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“Student body.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20body. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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