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pupilage

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpjuːpəlɪd͡ʒ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The condition of being a pupil.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The period during which one is a pupil.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From pupil + -age.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: daltachas — the condition of being a pupil
  • Old Irish: daltus — the condition of being a pupil
  • Manx: doltaghys — the condition of being a pupil
  • Manx: scoillarys — the condition of being a pupil
  • Russian: учени́чество (učeníčestvo) — the condition of being a pupil