A Scottish affectionate term for a student at a university, particularly one at the University of Aberdeen (known as a gritty institution).
From Scottish dialect, derived from 'grit,' possibly referencing the granite architecture of Aberdeen University or the hardy, determined nature of its students.
Aberdeen University's granite buildings earn it the nickname 'the Granite City,' and its students proudly call themselves 'Gritties'—a term that blends the literal gritty stone with their reputation for toughness.
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