(pejorative, US) Someone who takes college classes to avoid having to assume adult responsibilities after graduating from high school.
(pejorative, US) Someone who takes college classes to avoid having to assume adult responsibilities after graduating from high school.
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(US, education) In a college or university: a student who does not enroll immediately after graduating high school, works full-time or part-time during their enrollment, or is financially independent.
(US) One who attends college.
A student (or a former student) of a college.
A member of a college (in any sense).
A student; one who studies at school or college, typically having a scholarship.