Phrase guide

freshers' week

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The week before the academic aspects of a university start, when students may socialize and undergo induction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: freshman week

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: semaine d'intégration — The week before the academic aspect
  • German: Orientierungswoche — The week before the academic aspect
  • Hungarian: gólyahét — The week before the academic aspect
  • Portuguese: semana de calouros — The week before the academic aspect
  • Portuguese: calourada — The week before the academic aspect
  • Welsh: wythnos y glas — The week before the academic aspect