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first-year

[/ˈfɜːrst jɪr/]
adjective/nounpl: first-years
calouro/a
1. A student in their first year of study at a school, college, or university
She is a first-year student at Harvard University.
Ela é uma aluna caloura na Universidade de Harvard.
2. Relating to or denoting the first year of a course of study
The first-year curriculum includes introductory courses.
O currículo do primeiro ano inclui cursos introdutórios.
NYC Slang
newb, fresh
Synonyms
freshmannovicenewcomerbeginner
Antonyms
seniorveteranexperienced

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
calouro/caloura
Most common term for first-year student
Rio de Janeiro
calouro/caloura
Standard usage
São Paulo
calouro/caloura
Standard usage
Portugal
aluno do primeiro ano/caloiro
Portuguese often uses 'aluno do primeiro ano' or less commonly 'caloiro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

first-year jitters - nervousness experienced by new students
first-year hazing - rituals or pranks directed at first-year students
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