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underclassman

[uhn-der-klas-muhn, -klahs-] / ˌʌn dərˈklæs mən, -ˈklɑs- /


NOUN
undergraduate
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And when Jimmy Carter announced the return of the selective service in 1980, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Gil, still an underclassman, decided to take a stand: He refused to sign up.

From Slate Mar. 25, 2026

Previously, Lee had been an underclassman at Mills who brought her two sons to statistics class and led the Black Student Union.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 12, 2024

In his high-school band, it was a tradition for the underclassman to give each graduating senior a gift.

From New York Times Dec. 13, 2022

Though Coach Rich Hiegel cautioned against the strategy when she was an underclassman, the pair recently agreed that it would tap into her greatest strength: her mentality.

From Washington Post Oct. 18, 2022

A cute underclassman actually stops me in the hall and asks if I need help finding my way.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

Senior Tyler Starling hits and pitches with the best, but it’s been underclassmen pushing the Chargers toward a title.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

For Bell, its historic season relying on a talented group of underclassmen won’t be soon forgotten.

From Los Angeles Times May 25, 2024

Mast’s final message to his team in the locker room Friday included a pledge to help the seniors finish their degrees and help the underclassmen find a spot to continue playing college basketball.

From Seattle Times Mar. 15, 2024

Brown has been on the phone all season trying to find his underclassmen and others new schools.

From Seattle Times Mar. 11, 2024

Some lazy seniors would drive and wave at underclassmen on their way down.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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