student government
noun
: the organization and management of student life by various student organizations
Examples of student government in a Sentence
She was president of the student government.
He is active in student government.
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Emerson College’s Board of Trustees backed President Jay Bernhardt, despite calls to resign from the school’s student government association following the arrest of more than 100 individuals who had occupied a campus alleyway last week.
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Rob Pelaez, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2024
Two students who attended the meeting said the student government president spoke about the school's obligation to follow laws that prevent preferential treatment.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
He also was involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete, honor choir, and the student government, according to his obituary.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Fatima has also been active in student government at Hunters Lane.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rob Pelaez, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2024
Two students who attended the meeting said the student government president spoke about the school's obligation to follow laws that prevent preferential treatment.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
He also was involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete, honor choir, and the student government, according to his obituary.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Fatima has also been active in student government at Hunters Lane.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Student government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20government. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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