Synonyms for freshman
ˈfrɛʃ mənfresh·man

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1. freshmannoun

   Synonyms:
   frosh, fresher

2. freshmannoun

   A novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge.

   Synonyms:
   frosh, fresher

3. freshmannoun

   A person of either sex entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade), a university, or legislative body.

   At the time I was a wide-eyed freshman, but I was soon to grow jaded and cynical.

   Synonyms:
   fresher, frosh

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1. freshman, freshernoun

   a first-year undergraduate

   Synonyms:
   starter, fledgeling, newcomer, fledgling, entrant, neophyte, fresher, newbie

   Antonyms:
   last

2. newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrantadjective

   any new participant in some activity

   Synonyms:
   catechumen, starter, starter motor, fledgeling, crank, newcomer, fledgling, starting motor, appetizer, entrant, fresher, neophyte, dispatcher, appetiser, newbie

   Antonyms:
   last

3. freshman, first-yearadjective

   used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)

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

   Synonyms:
   first-year

   Antonyms:
   last

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1. • Lowerclassman

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1. freshmannoun

   Synonyms:
   novice, tyro, beginner, learner

2. freshmannoun

   Synonyms:
   student of the first year (in colleges), student of the lowest class

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1. Rudolph Bradley:

   The mistake on my part, being a freshman, I didn’t understand the importance of attaching appropriations, i didn’t understand what an unfunded mandate was and how difficult that would make it for school districts to incorporate it.

2. Kofi Cockburn:

   I feel like if I could weigh the value of leaving after my freshman year and playing in the NBA, now, I feel like this is definitely more valuable, just having a legacy and having a home and somewhere you’re going to be remembered forever.

3. Jamie McGroarty:

   It was a comfort for everyone being around their peers, the freshman had it the hardest, because they were starting high school for the first time just like her.

4. Carol Miller:

   It's unfortunate that I'm the only House Republicans woman in the freshman class.

5. Anicia MIller:

   I was disappointed that I can't start freshman year there and meet people and get involved with clubs, but we're in a pandemic. I don't see a point in taking a health risk for Anicia MIller or my family. And to go on campus and incur those room and board costs just to take classes online seemed like unnecessary charges to pay for.