second year

/ˈsɛkənd ˌjɪr/
noun
  1. A student in the second year of a program, especially in high school or college; a sophomore.
    • The professor asked the second-years to lead the discussion groups.
    • The second-years organized a fundraiser for the local shelter.
    • As a second-year, she knew her way around the campus better than the freshmen.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to the second year of a course of study, especially in high school, college, or university.
    • The second-year courses are more challenging than the introductory ones.
    • He joined the second-year class after transferring from another school.
    • She is a second-year student majoring in biology.
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