freshman has definitions from the field of education
1
[ noun ] (education) a first-year undergraduate

Synonyms

fresher

Used in print

(The Dallas Morning News,...)

Moritz came to Texas in 1954 but his freshman football efforts were hampered by a knee injury .

Related terms

lowerclassman

2
[ noun ] any new participant in some activity

Used in print

(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)

Hansen , who slugged the 1960 Oriole high of 22 homers and drove_in 86 runs on a .255 freshman average , completes the Birds ' spring squad at 49 players .

Related terms

novice recruit originate

3
[ adjective ] (education) used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)

Synonyms

first-year

Examples

"a freshman senator" "freshman year in high school or college"

Related terms

US first

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