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pupil

/ˈpjuːpəl/ noun B1
  1. A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
  2. One who studies under supervision of a renowned expert in their field. · Plato was Socrates' pupil, and in turn Aristotle was Plato's pupil.

Plural pupils

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For two or three days she went out canvassing for pupils.
Six stories from The Four Million, p. 3 · C1
“Joe, dear,” she said, gleefully, “I’ve a pupil.
Six stories from The Four Million, p. 3 · C1
“My pupil is his daughter Clementina.
Six stories from The Four Million, p. 3 · C1
I don’t mind it a bit; for when I get two or three more pupils I can resume my lessons with Herr Rosenstock.
Six stories from The Four Million, p. 3 · C1

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