noun “pupil”
singular pupil, plural pupils
- (especially UK) a student under the supervision of a teacher, especially in a school
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The pupils gathered in the assembly hall for the morning announcements.
- a person who studies under the guidance of a teacher or mentor
The artist's pupils learned her techniques to create their own masterpieces.
- (anatomy) the black circular opening in the center of the eye, through which light passes to the retina
The doctor examined the patient's pupils for signs of a concussion.