pupil

[ pyoo-puhl ]

/ ˈpyu pəl /

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noun

a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school, a private tutor, or the like; student.

Civil Law. an orphaned or emancipated minor under the care of a guardian.

Roman Law. a person under the age of puberty orphaned or emancipated, and under the care of a guardian.

Origin of pupil

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English pupille, from Middle French, from Latin pūpillus (masculine), pūpilla (feminine) “orphan, ward,” diminutives of pūpus “boy,” pūpa “girl”

SYNONYMS FOR pupil

1 apprentice, novice.

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synonym study for pupil

1. Pupil, disciple, scholar, student refer to a person who is studying, usually in a school. A pupil is one under the close supervision of a teacher, either because of youth or of specialization in some branch of study: a grade-school pupil; the pupil of a famous musician. A disciple is one who follows the teachings or doctrines of a person whom he or she considers to be a master or authority: a disciple of Swedenborg. Scholar, once meaning the same as pupil, is today usually applied to one who has acquired wide erudition in some field of learning: a great Latin scholar. A student is a person attending an educational institution or someone who has devoted much attention to a particular problem: a college student; a student of politics.

OTHER WORDS FROM pupil

pu·pil·less, adjective

Words nearby pupil

pup, pupa, puparium, pupate, pupfish, pupil, pupilage, pupillage, pupillarity, pupillary, pupillary distance

Definition for pupil (2 of 2)

pupil²

[ pyoo-puhl ]

/ ˈpyu pəl /

noun Anatomy.

the expanding and contracting opening in the iris of the eye, through which light passes to the retina.

Origin of pupil

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin pūpilla literally, little doll; for sense compare Greek kórē girl, doll, pupil of the eye, alluding to the tiny reflections visible in the pupils. See pupa

OTHER WORDS FROM pupil

pu·pil·less, adjective

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for pupil

Many recruiters seem to exclusively chase pupils from large state schools or well-known private schools.
If companies don’t recruit from HBCUs, they’re missing out on promising employees|jakemeth|September 25, 2020|Fortune
The Department for Education says it has set out clear guidelines on staggered starts to the school day, minimizing contact between pupils, and social distancing for teachers.
Boris Johnson is urging parents to send their children back to school this fall|kdunn6|August 24, 2020|Fortune
California ranks among the bottom half of states in per pupil funding.
How Los Angeles and San Diego Unified Started Driving State Education Policy|Will Huntsberry|July 29, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Even with declining enrollment factored in, the lost revenues will mean per pupil funding out of the general fund will drop from about $15,500 in the coming year to just under $14,000 the next year, according to district budget documents.
Coronavirus Aid Obscures San Diego Unified’s Budget Deficit|Ashly McGlone|July 8, 2020|Voice of San Diego

The value of leisure was one subject on which both teacher and pupil agreed.
College Kids Should Major in Leisure|Nick Romeo|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Genius of Mozart is still in mourning and she weeps for the death of her pupil.
Beethoven in Love: The Woman Who Captivated the Young Composer|John Suchet|January 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course these are derivative, too, almost as though Serra were his own pupil, or a forger of his own pieces.
Iron Man XVII|Blake Gopnik|January 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In high school Miller filled out a “Pupil Information Sheet.”
Searching for the Ghost of Roger Miller in Erick, Okla.|Malcolm Jones|September 23, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The injury left his pupil permanently dilated, making that eye appear to be a different color than the other.
Nine Juiciest Bits From New Bowie Biography|Lizzie Crocker|July 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
That is the reason why the artist cannot teach it, why the pupil cannot learn it, and why the æsthetic critic can understand it.
Intentions|Oscar Wilde
He had done that which most of the clergy are obliged to do—taken a pupil.
The Wits and Beaux of Society|Grace & Philip Wharton
She had been a pupil of Edward Irving, who had introduced his friend Carlyle to her.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIII|John Lord
The subjects are systematically arranged; the principles, facts, and illustrations are clearly and fully represented to the pupil.
A Handbook of the English Language|Robert Gordon Latham
A teacher directs a pupil to make an outline before he writes a composition or delivers a speech.
Public Speaking|Clarence Stratton

British Dictionary definitions for pupil (1 of 2)

pupil¹

/ (ˈpjuːpəl) /

noun

a student who is taught by a teacher, esp a young student

civil law Scots law a boy under 14 or a girl under 12 who is in the care of a guardian

Word Origin for pupil

C14: from Latin pupillus an orphan, from pūpus a child

British Dictionary definitions for pupil (2 of 2)

pupil²

/ (ˈpjuːpəl) /

noun

the dark circular aperture at the centre of the iris of the eye, through which light enters

Word Origin for pupil

C16: from Latin pūpilla, diminutive of pūpa girl, puppet; from the tiny reflections in the eye

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for pupil

pupil

The seemingly black, central opening in the iris of the eye, through which light enters.

Medical definitions for pupil

pupil

[ pyōō′pəl ]

n.

The apparently black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to the retina.

Other words from pupil

pu′pi•lar adj.

Scientific definitions for pupil

pupil

[ pyōō′pəl ]

The opening in the center of the iris through which light enters the eye.

单词	pupil
释义	pupil ¹ [ pyoo-puhl ] / ˈpyu pəl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pupil ON THESAURUS.COM noun a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school, a private tutor, or the like; student. Civil Law. an orphaned or emancipated minor under the care of a guardian. Roman Law. a person under the age of puberty orphaned or emancipated, and under the care of a guardian. Origin of pupil ¹ First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English pupille, from Middle French, from Latin pūpillus (masculine), pūpilla (feminine) “orphan, ward,” diminutives of pūpus “boy,” pūpa “girl” SYNONYMS FOR pupil 1 apprentice, novice. SEE SYNONYMS FOR pupil ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for pupil 1. Pupil, disciple, scholar, student refer to a person who is studying, usually in a school. A pupil is one under the close supervision of a teacher, either because of youth or of specialization in some branch of study: a grade-school pupil; the pupil of a famous musician. A disciple is one who follows the teachings or doctrines of a person whom he or she considers to be a master or authority: a disciple of Swedenborg. Scholar, once meaning the same as pupil, is today usually applied to one who has acquired wide erudition in some field of learning: a great Latin scholar. A student is a person attending an educational institution or someone who has devoted much attention to a particular problem: a college student; a student of politics. OTHER WORDS FROM pupil pu·pil·less, adjective Words nearby pupil pup, pupa, puparium, pupate, pupfish, pupil, pupilage, pupillage, pupillarity, pupillary, pupillary distance Definition for pupil (2 of 2) pupil² [ pyoo-puhl ] / ˈpyu pəl / noun Anatomy. the expanding and contracting opening in the iris of the eye, through which light passes to the retina. Origin of pupil ² 1350–1400; Middle English <Latin pūpilla literally, little doll; for sense compare Greek kórē girl, doll, pupil of the eye, alluding to the tiny reflections visible in the pupils. See pupa OTHER WORDS FROM pupil pu·pil·less, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pupil Many recruiters seem to exclusively chase pupils from large state schools or well-known private schools. If companies don’t recruit from HBCUs, they’re missing out on promising employees\|jakemeth\|September 25, 2020\|Fortune The Department for Education says it has set out clear guidelines on staggered starts to the school day, minimizing contact between pupils, and social distancing for teachers. Boris Johnson is urging parents to send their children back to school this fall\|kdunn6\|August 24, 2020\|Fortune California ranks among the bottom half of states in per pupil funding. How Los Angeles and San Diego Unified Started Driving State Education Policy\|Will Huntsberry\|July 29, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Even with declining enrollment factored in, the lost revenues will mean per pupil funding out of the general fund will drop from about $15,500 in the coming year to just under $14,000 the next year, according to district budget documents. Coronavirus Aid Obscures San Diego Unified’s Budget Deficit\|Ashly McGlone\|July 8, 2020\|Voice of San Diego The value of leisure was one subject on which both teacher and pupil agreed. College Kids Should Major in Leisure\|Nick Romeo\|May 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Genius of Mozart is still in mourning and she weeps for the death of her pupil. Beethoven in Love: The Woman Who Captivated the Young Composer\|John Suchet\|January 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Of course these are derivative, too, almost as though Serra were his own pupil, or a forger of his own pieces. Iron Man XVII\|Blake Gopnik\|January 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In high school Miller filled out a “Pupil Information Sheet.” Searching for the Ghost of Roger Miller in Erick, Okla.\|Malcolm Jones\|September 23, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The injury left his pupil permanently dilated, making that eye appear to be a different color than the other. Nine Juiciest Bits From New Bowie Biography\|Lizzie Crocker\|July 12, 2011\|DAILY BEAST That is the reason why the artist cannot teach it, why the pupil cannot learn it, and why the æsthetic critic can understand it. Intentions\|Oscar Wilde He had done that which most of the clergy are obliged to do—taken a pupil. The Wits and Beaux of Society\|Grace & Philip Wharton She had been a pupil of Edward Irving, who had introduced his friend Carlyle to her. Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIII\|John Lord The subjects are systematically arranged; the principles, facts, and illustrations are clearly and fully represented to the pupil. A Handbook of the English Language\|Robert Gordon Latham A teacher directs a pupil to make an outline before he writes a composition or delivers a speech. Public Speaking\|Clarence Stratton British Dictionary definitions for pupil (1 of 2) pupil¹ / (ˈpjuːpəl) / noun a student who is taught by a teacher, esp a young student civil law Scots law a boy under 14 or a girl under 12 who is in the care of a guardian Word Origin for pupil C14: from Latin pupillus an orphan, from pūpus a child British Dictionary definitions for pupil (2 of 2) pupil² / (ˈpjuːpəl) / noun the dark circular aperture at the centre of the iris of the eye, through which light enters Word Origin for pupil C16: from Latin pūpilla, diminutive of pūpa girl, puppet; from the tiny reflections in the eye Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to pupil undergraduate, senior, learner, student, satellite, adherent, tenderfoot, scholar, beginner, novice, neophyte, junior, brain, follower, bookworm, attendant, disciple, sophomore, catechumen Cultural definitions for pupil pupil The seemingly black, central opening in the iris of the eye, through which light enters. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for pupil pupil [ pyōō′pəl ] n. The apparently black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to the retina. Other words from pupil pu′pi•lar adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for pupil pupil [ pyōō′pəl ] The opening in the center of the iris through which light enters the eye. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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pupil

noun

Origin of pupil

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synonym study for pupil

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Words nearby pupil

Definition for pupil (2 of 2)

noun Anatomy.

Origin of pupil

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Example sentences from the Web for pupil

British Dictionary definitions for pupil (1 of 2)

noun

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noun

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n.

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