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Meaning of "mature student" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MATURE STUDENT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MATURE STUDENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mature student is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MATURE STUDENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Adult learner

An adult learner or mature learner is a person who is 18 years and up who is involved in forms of learning. Adult learners are considered distinct from child learners due primarily to the work of Malcolm Knowles, who developed the principle of Andragogy.

Definition of mature student in the English dictionary

The definition of mature student in the dictionary is a student at a college or university who has passed the usual age for formal education.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MATURE STUDENT

mattoid
mattrass
mattress
mattress cover
maturable
maturate
maturation
maturational
maturative
mature
maturely
matureness
maturity
matutinal
matutinally
matweed
maty
matza
matzah
matzo

WORDS THAT END LIKE MATURE STUDENT

accident
art student
arts student
college student
elementary student
fellow student
graduate student
imprudent
impudent
law student
medical student
non-student
PhD student
postgraduate student
prudent
research student
special student
student
transfer student
university student
work-study student

Synonyms and antonyms of mature student in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mature student» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MATURE STUDENT

Find out the translation of mature student to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mature student from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mature student» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

成人学生
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estudiante mayor
570 millions of speakers

English

mature student
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

परिपक्व छात्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طَالِبٌ رَاشِدٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

студент зрелого возраста
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

estudante mais velho que os outros
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিপক্ক ছাত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

étudiant adulte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelajar matang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spätstudierender
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

成人学生
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

성인 학생
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diwasa siswa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sinh viên lớn tuổi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதிர்ந்த மாணவர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रौढ विद्यार्थी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

olgun öğrenci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

studente maturo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dojrzały student
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

студент зрілого віку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

student matur
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενήλικος σπουδαστής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

volwasse student
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vuxenstudent
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eldre student
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mature student

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MATURE STUDENT»

The term «mature student» is regularly used and occupies the 67.271 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MATURE STUDENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mature student

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATURE STUDENT»

Discover the use of mature student in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mature student and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Mature Student's Study Guide: Essential Skills for Those ...
Studying as an adult is very different to your school experience. This book will give you the skills and confidence you need when returning to education as a mature student.
Catherine Dawson, 2014
2
The Mature Student's Handbook
A practical guide allowing mature students to build on their strengths and overcome challenges.
Lucinda Becker, 2009
3
The Mature Student'S Guide To Higher Education
This guide enables adults to manage the transition to study by demystifying aspects of higher education with regard to course choice, modes of study, and what to expect.
Pritchard, Linda, Roberts, Leila, 2006
4
The Mature Student's Guide to Tackling a Post-Secondary ...
A light-hearted book about returning to school as a mature student. Questions and answers you need to make the right decisions for you and your family.An honest and frank look at the subject from someone who has "been there and done that".
Elizabeth Harriman, 2008
5
The Mature Student's Guide to Writing
This text is a compendium of information on basic grammar, punctuation and a wide variety of written forms. The author makes no assumptions in terms of readers' prior knowledge, so everything is explained in full.
Jean Rose, 2012
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Instant Recommendation Letter Kit - How to Write Winning ...
... January 2005 Recommendation 3: College – Undergraduate - Job (print a Recommendation Copyright © 2005 Shaun R. Fawcett. All rights reserved. Instant Recommendation Letter Kit Page 76 Recommendation 2: College - Mature Student.
Shaun Fawcett, 2005
7
Succeeding in College with Asperger Syndrome: A Student Guide
Something for mature students Our apologies, but if you are a mature student ( over 25 years old) you are probably wondering when will they get around to me, to my needs? If you are planning to go to college as a mature student, you should  ...
John Harpur, Maria Lawlor, Michael Fitzgerald, 2004
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Differently Academic?: Developing Lifelong Learning for ...
The women I interviewed were either about to embark on, or were in the first year of, their degree in which they were combining their study of women's studies with another subject or subjects: • Amanda is a white, mature student, who was ...
Sue Jackson, 2004
9
Push Guide to Which University
A few wise words for mature students and those returning to higher education. First off, a mature student isn't necessarily someone who wears cardigans and shakes their greying head in a responsible way saying, 'lt's not like it was in my day'.
Johnny Rich, 2005
10
The Practice of Field Instruction in Social Work: Theory and ...
If the field instructor is younger than the student, the initial discomfort of both student and instructor may be increased. It is the instructor who can best initiate discussion of the mature student's concerns and thoughts about being a student in a ...
Marion Bogo, Elaine J. Vayda, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATURE STUDENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mature student is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pen pals: Bibi's childhood letters revealed
"Bibi was a very mature student, but he was completely 'Americano,'" says Beller. "Before Yoni was killed, he made plans to stay there at major ... «Ynetnews, Jul 15»
2
Could EuroTag be rugby league's new grassroots weapon?
Declan and me are the first father and son to play for Ireland at Student level (I did a Sports science degree as a mature student in Tralee ... «Love Rugby League, Jul 15»
3
Mature student allegedly set his flat on fire after failing part of degree …
A mature student allegedly set his flat on fire after failing part of a degree course, the High Court heard today. «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Friends and family pay their tributes to Derby singer Michael
Joy said he was in his 30s by now and had been accepted as a mature student. It was after he finished his studies that he joined the Wales ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Diver is rescued in sea drama after drifting from Antrim coast
Mature student allegedly set his flat on fire after failing part of degree ... By Alan Erwin A mature student allegedly set his flat on fire after failing ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Fifth and final year of Cowes Week sponsorship for Aberdeen Asset …
As a somewhat mature student she enrolled with UKSA, Cowes in order to gain the necessary qualifications which, of course, she has now put ... «On The Wight, Jul 15»
7
Mature student who helps others wins first university community prize
A mature student from Bedford has won an award for her community work. Beverley Courtney, 43, has been given the inaugural John Spence ... «Bedford Today, Jul 15»
8
Mature Māori nursing student wins prestigious national scholarship
Kupenga is a mature student who is currently in her second year of a Bachelor of Nursing degree at Eastern Institute of Technology. Surprised ... «Māori Television, Jul 15»
9
GPs take on gruelling charity assault course
... qualified as a Registered General Nurse, then decided he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, which he achieved as a mature student. «Hemel Gazette, Jul 15»
10
Surely this is an effective way of teaching students?
I don't want to enter the vexed education debate but just say what was most effective for a very, very mature student and to suggest that it is ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»

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