Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
research-student
noun
/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ ˈstjuːdənt/
Definition
A research-student is a graduate student who is primarily engaged in conducting research and often working towards an advanced degree.
Examples
- The research-student was excited to present her findings at the conference.
- As a research-student, he spent most of his time in the lab collecting data.
- Many research-students publish papers based on their thesis work.
Meaning
The term refers to students, usually at the postgraduate level, who focus on researching specific topics, contributing to their field of study through original research.
Synonyms
- graduate student
- postgraduate researcher
- PhD candidate
- scholar
