Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

underclassmen

noun

/ˈʌndərˈklæsˌmɛn/

Definition

Students in the first or second year of their studies, typically in high school or college.

Examples

As a freshman, she often felt overwhelmed by the challenges that underclassmen face.
The upperclassmen organized an event to help the underclassmen adjust to college life.
Underclassmen are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities to enhance their college applications.

Meaning

Underclassmen refers to individuals who are in the earlier years of their education, usually the freshman and sophomore levels in high school or college.