Meaning Of The Word Pupil

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What's The Definition Of Pupil?

pupil
countable noun: The pupils of a school are the children who go to it.

pupil in American English 1
a person, esp. a young person, under the supervision of a teacher or tutor, as in school
noun: a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school, a private tutor, or the like; student

pupil in American English 2
the contractile circular opening, apparently black, in the center of the iris of the eye
noun: the expanding and contracting opening in the iris of the eye, through which light passes to the retina

pupil in British English 1
noun: a student who is taught by a teacher, esp a young student

pupil in British English 2
noun: the dark circular aperture at the centre of the iris of the eye, through which light enters

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