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freshman

noun, fresh·man often attributive \ˈfresh-mən\

: a student in the first year of high school or college

: someone who is starting a job or activity

Full Definition of FRESHMAN

: a first-year student

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Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, beginner, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

FRESHMAN Defined for Kids

noun fresh·man \ˈfresh-mən\

plural fresh·men \-mən\

: a first year student in high school or college

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