noun
- a student in the first or second year of high school or college
Usage: American English; educational context
Examples
- As a lowerclassman, she was still adjusting to college life.
- The orientation program was designed specifically for lowerclassmen.
- Lowerclassmen are required to live in dormitories on campus.
- The mentorship program pairs upperclassmen with lowerclassmen.
- Many lowerclassmen struggle with the increased academic workload.
- The club welcomes both upperclassmen and lowerclassmen as members.