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)
