Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lowerclassmen

noun

/ˈloʊərˈklæsmən/

Definition

Students in their first or second year of study at a high school or college.

Examples

The lowerclassmen struggled to find their way around the campus during the first week.
As a mentor, she enjoyed helping lowerclassmen adjust to college life.
The school held an orientation for all lowerclassmen to help them understand the curriculum.

Meaning

Lowerclassmen are typically those who have not yet reached their final years of education, often characterized by a need for guidance from older peers and educators.