student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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The numbers represent the equivalent of the full-time student body. Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025 McGuire expressed his frustrations with the student body last weekend. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 That lawsuit was prompted by 2022 policy changes by the California Community Colleges board of governors requiring districts to evaluate employees on their work with a diverse student body. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 Milford serves a very diverse student body. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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