exchange student — a student who temporarily attends a school or university in a foreign country as part of an exchange program
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a student who temporarily attends a school or university in a foreign country as part of an exchange program
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈstuːdənt/
Example Sentences
- The exchange student tried to eat kimchi with chopsticks but ended up wearing more than eating.
- As an exchange student in Korea, she learned that age matters more than grade when sitting in class.
- Many students dream of becoming an exchange student to experience different cultures.
exchange student
NOUN[/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈstuːdənt/]
a student who temporarily attends a school or university in a foreign country as part of an exchange program
a student who temporarily attends a school or university in a foreign country as part of an exchange program
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Exchange derives from Latin 'cambire' (to change or barter), while student comes from Latin 'studere' (to be zealous or apply oneself). The compound term literally describes a student who changes or relocates for the purpose of study abroad.
Breakdown
ex- (out, away) + change (from Latin cambire, to exchange) + student (from Latin studere, to study or apply oneself). The prefix ex- emphasizes the outward movement or displacement inherent in the exchange program.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The exchange student tried to eat kimchi with chopsticks but ended up wearing more than eating.”
“As an exchange student in Korea, she learned that age matters more than grade when sitting in class.”
“Many students dream of becoming an exchange student to experience different cultures.”
“The university offers exchange student programs with over 50 countries worldwide.”
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