Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

collegian

noun
/kəˈliː.dʒən/
Definition
A student or scholar at a college or university.
Examples
  • As a collegian, she spent countless nights studying in the library.
  • Many collegians participate in various extracurricular activities.
  • The event was organized by a group of collegians from the university.
Meaning
The term collegian refers specifically to an individual who is enrolled in a higher education institution, particularly at the undergraduate level. It encompasses those engaged in academic pursuits at colleges.
Synonyms
  • Student
  • Undergraduate
  • Scholar
  • Pupil