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a person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US, grade 9 for Canada, grade 7 for Philippines), a university, or legislative bodyCanadaPhilippinesUS
- At the time I was a wide-eyed freshman, but I was soon to grow jaded and cynical.
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a novice; one in the rudiments of knowledgeobsolete
- I am but a Freshman yet in France, therefore I can send you no News but that all is here quiet, and 'tis no ordinary News that the French should be quiet.
syn. fresher · frosh · freshie · grade nine student · grade 9 student · Grade 9 student · grade-niner · grade niner · grade seven student · grade 7 student · Grade 7 student