student body

noun

: the students at an educational institution

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Some have appointed committees to assess the impact of the practice on student body diversity. Christopher Rim, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Logan always has the student body's best interest at the forefront of his thinking and strives to make creative decisions that are best for all students. Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Experts who study education policy therefore worry about a disconnect between the makeup of the student body and representation on the school board, which will be chosen by voters in 10 districts that were decided by state lawmakers. Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024 This approach would also distribute resources more equitably across the student body. Nicholas Ladany, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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