underclassmen
nounUK /ˌʌndəˈklɑːsmən/
US /ˌʌndərˈklæsmən/
Students who are in the first or second year of high school or college.
The underclassmen sat together in the front rows of the auditorium.
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2. Students who are newer and less experienced than others in a school.
The older students helped the underclassmen find their classrooms.
3. Members of a group who have less seniority or experience.
The underclassmen on the team learned a lot from the senior players.
4. Younger students in a school or program.
Underclassmen are invited to join the club fair in September.