student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

Examples of student body in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In fact, athletes make up approximately 25% of the general student body in D-III, which is the largest percentage in any NCAA division. Mark Floreani, Sportico.com, 18 June 2024 Our schools have not only survived but are better because of their diverse student bodies. Washington Post, 18 June 2024 While the student body of about 23,000 is largely made up of commuters, a small percentage live in Hunter’s three dorms. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 June 2024 May 6, 2024 Mariam Jallow, a junior at Columbia College and the incoming president of the Columbia College Student Council, told TIME that the decision has eroded the student body's trust in university administration. Simmone Shah, TIME, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for student body 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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