student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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International students make up 18% of undergraduates at U. of C., and 32% of the total student body, according to the bond documents. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025 During the school year, the UCI student body passed legislation in opposition of the project, saying most students weren’t made aware of what would be built under their gymnasium. Emilie Takahashi, Oc Register, 3 July 2025 My first priority was to diversify the student body. Muraly Srinarayanathas, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 At the time, Black students accounted for about 12% of the Lee’s Summit School District student body, but about 36% of student suspensions. Ilana Arougheti july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 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 Jul. 2025.

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