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pupil
noun [C] (STUDENT) /ˈpjuː.pəl/Definition
A2 a person, especially a child at school, who is being taught: a second-year pupil a primary-school pupil The school has over 400 pupils. There is a very relaxed atmosphere between staff and pupils at the school. Her school report described her as a very promising pupil.Students and pupils › someone who is being taught a skill, especially painting or music, by an expert: The painting is believed to be by a pupil of Titian.Students and pupils
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Synonyms and related words:
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- entrant noun
- graduate noun
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- internship noun (IN a COMPANY)
- internship noun (IN A HOSPITAL)
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