pupil

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die in der Schule oder bei einem Lehrer unterrichtet wird; auch die lernende Person allgemein.

A noun referring to a student or learner, typically in a school setting, under the instruction of a teacher.

1. StudentA1formal

   A person who is taught by a teacher, especially in a school.

   Schüler

   • The teacher praised the pupil for his excellent essay.
   • There are thirty pupils in her class.
   • The pupil raised his hand to answer the question.

   Synonymelearnerscholarschoolchildstudenttutee

2. Part of the eyeB1formal

   The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light entering the eye.

   Pupille

   • The doctor examined the patient's pupils with a light.
   • Her pupils dilated in the dark room.
   • The pupil constricts in bright light to protect the retina.