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pupil
noun · Say it: PYOO-puhl
What it means
Foundationa child who goes to school and is taught by a teacher
Every pupil in Year 6 took part in the end-of-term play.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- learner
- schoolchild
- student
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- teacher
More examples
- The head teacher gave a certificate to the pupils who had read the most books.
Where the word comes from
From the Latin word 'pupillus', meaning a young child in someone's care.
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