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/ˈpjuːpəl/
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A pupil is a student or learner. It refers to someone who is receiving education or training. The term is often used in the context of formal education, such as in schools or universities, but it can also apply to informal learning situations. Pupils are typically engaged in acquiring knowledge, skills, and understanding in various subjects or disciplines.

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"pupil" as noun

1 - A learner under the supervision of a teacher or professor.

2 - An orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state.

"pupil" as noun

1 - The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

2 - The central dark part of an ocellated spot.

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1 - student
2 - learner
3 - scholar
4 - cadet
5 - protégé
6 - protégé
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Antonyms
1 - teacher
2 - professor
3 - mentor
4 - guide
5 - lecturer
6 - coach
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