Plural of classman; multiple male members of a school or college class.
From 'classman' + irregular plural '-men'. This plural has been used since at least the 18th century in British educational contexts.
The plural 'classmen' reflects older English grammar traditions—today we'd more likely say 'classmates' regardless of gender, showing how language evolves toward gender neutrality.
Plural of 'classman'; explicitly masculine. Used throughout 20th-century institutional contexts (yearbooks, rosters) as unmarked default for all students.
Use 'classmates,' 'students,' or 'class members' to include all genders.
["classmates","students","class members"]
Women in mixed-gender cohorts were often rendered linguistically invisible by masculine plurals like 'classmen,' reinforcing second-class status.
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