Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

undergraduate

Noun
/ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/
Definition
A student who is pursuing a degree at a college or university but has not yet earned it.
Examples
  • She is an undergraduate majoring in biology.
  • Many undergraduates participate in internships during the summer.
  • The university has a wide range of programs for undergraduates.
Meaning
An undergraduate is typically in the early stages of higher education, working towards a bachelor’s degree.
Synonyms
  • Student
  • College student
  • Freshman (often refers to first-year undergraduates)