student student /ˈstuːdənt/

noun

1. () A learner who is enrolled in an educational institution  ( educatee , pupil , student )
   a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
    The pupils were all eagerly waiting for the teacher to start the lesson
   The pupils were all eagerly waiting for the teacher to start the lesson
   
   
2. () A learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines  ( bookman , scholarly person , scholar , student )
   a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
     The diligent scholar immersed himself in research and academic pursuits.
   The diligent scholar immersed himself in research and academic pursuits.