Freshmen — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfresh-mən/ (noun) /ˌprē-ˈfresh-mən/ (noun) fresh·man

Meaning & Definition of Freshmen

Freshmen (noun)

  1. a student in the first year of high school or college
  2. beginner, newcomer; especially, a person who is starting a job or activity
  3. a student who is not yet a freshman —often used before another noun

Freshmen (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

    "our senator is just a freshman in Congress"

    similar: abecedarians, apprentices, babes, beginners, colts, cubs, fledglings, greenhorns, neophytes, newbies, newcomers, novices, novitiates, punks, recruits, rookies, rooks, tenderfeet, tyros, virgins
    related: boots, amateurs, dabblers, dilettantes, learners, students, trainees, candidates, entrants, probationers
    opposite: old hands, old-timers, veterans, vets
    near: experts, masters, professionals, pros

Related Entry: Freshman (noun)

Freshman is a different word from Freshmen. The synonyms below are for freshman, not for freshmen.

  1. a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

    "our senator is just a freshman in Congress"

    similar: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
    related: boot, amateur, dabbler, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer
    opposite: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran
    near: expert, master, pro, professional

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Freshmen

The most common words with a similar meaning to Freshmen:

abecedarians, apprentices, babes, beginners, colts, cubs, fledglings, greenhorns, neophytes, newbies, newcomers, novices, novitiates, punks, recruits, rookies, rooks, tenderfeet, tyros, virgins

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Freshmen

Words with the opposite meaning of Freshmen:

old hands, old-timers, veterans, vets

Related Words for Freshmen

boots, amateurs, dabblers, dilettantes, learners, students, trainees, candidates, entrants, probationers

Near Antonyms of Freshmen

experts, masters, professionals, pros

Word Forms of Freshmen

Inflections: prefreshmen, pre-freshmen

Origin & Etymology of Freshmen

First known use: 1557

Frequently Asked Questions about Freshmen

What does "Freshmen" mean?

"Freshmen" means a student in the first year of high school or college. As a noun, it is defined as: a student in the first year of high school or college.

What is another word for "Freshmen"?

Other words for "Freshmen" include abecedarians, apprentices, babes, beginners, colts, cubs, fledglings and greenhorns. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Freshmen" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Freshmen"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Freshmen". Common alternatives include abecedarians, apprentices, babes, beginners, colts, cubs, fledglings, greenhorns, neophytes and newbies.

What is the opposite of "Freshmen"?

Antonyms of "Freshmen" include old hands, old-timers, veterans and vets. Near antonyms include experts, masters, professionals and pros.

How do you use "Freshmen" in a sentence?

Examples of "Freshmen" in a sentence: "our senator is just a freshman in Congress".

Is "Freshmen" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Freshmen" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Freshmen"?

"Freshmen" is pronounced /ˈfresh-mən/ as a noun and /ˌprē-ˈfresh-mən/ as a noun and divided into syllables as fresh·man.

What is the origin of the word "Freshmen"?

First known use: 1557.