Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lowerclassman
noun
ˈloʊərˈklæsmən
Definition
A student in a lower grade level, typically a freshman or sophomore in high school or college.
Examples
- A lowerclassman may feel nervous on the first day of high school.
- As a lowerclassman, she learned the ropes from her older classmates.
- Many lowerclassmen look up to the upperclassmen for guidance.
Meaning
Refers to individuals in their first or second year of study, indicating they have not yet reached the higher levels of education.
Synonyms
- Freshman
- Sophomore
- Underclassman
