Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underclassman
noun
/ˌʌn.dɚˈklæs.mən/
Definition
A student in the first or second year of high school or college.
Examples
- As an underclassman, she was eager to learn from her older peers.
- He decided to join the basketball team as an underclassman to make new friends.
Meaning
An underclassman is usually a student who is not yet in their final years of education, meaning they are typically younger or less experienced in their academic journey compared to upperclassmen.
Synonyms
- freshman
- sophomore
- novice
