Classmates

/ˈklæsmeɪts/ noun

Definition

people who are in the same class at school or college.

Etymology

Combination of 'class' (a group of students) and 'mate' (a companion). 'Class' comes from Latin 'classis,' 'mate' from Old Norse 'matey.'

Kelly Says

Your classmates shape your personality more than you realize—studies show that peer groups influence everything from accent to study habits to career choices more than parents do!

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