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1sophomore

noun soph·o·more \ˈsäf-ˌmr also ˈsf- or ˈsä-fə- or ˈs-fə-\

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

Full Definition of SOPHOMORE

:  a student in the second year at college or a 4-year secondary school
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Origin of SOPHOMORE

perhaps from Greek sophos wise + mōros foolish
First Known Use: 1688

Other Education Terms

baccalaureate, colloquium, corequisite, dissertation, monograph, pedant, practicum, survey course, thesis

2sophomore

adjective

Definition of SOPHOMORE

:  being or associated with the second in a series <their sophomore album>

First Known Use of SOPHOMORE

1953
SOPHOMORE Defined for Kids

sophomore

noun soph·o·more \ˈsäf-ˌmr, ˈsä-fə-ˌmr\

Definition of SOPHOMORE for Kids

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

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