Persian · Work & Business

دانشجو

dāneshju

University student

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A student at university — literally a seeker of knowledge.

Example

خواهرم دانشجوی پزشکی است.

My sister is a medical student.

Etymology

'دانشجو' (dāneshju) is a compound of the Persian word 'دانش' (dānesh), meaning 'knowledge', and 'جو' (ju), meaning 'seeker'. It reflects the pursuit of higher education and scholarship.

How & Where It’s Used

'دانشجو' is commonly used in academic contexts and is primarily a formal term, often found in written texts related to education, universities, and student life.

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