The class
Example: Class is group of students learning together in lesson
Definition
"The class" refers to a group of students who are taught together in a lesson or course. It often denotes the collective participants sharing the same educational experience under the guidance of a teacher in a school or other learning environment.
Etymology
The phrase "the class" originates from the Latin word 'classis,' which initially meant a division or group of people. Over time, it evolved in English to mean a group of students learning together. Did you know? The word 'classis' was originally used to describe Roman military divisions before being adopted in educational contexts.
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"The class" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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