<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a student in the first year of the course at a university, college, or high school</li><li>a novice; beginner</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of, relating to, or characteristic of a freshman: to outgrow one's freshman attitudes</li><li>lacking seniority or experience; junior: a freshman senator</li><li>required of or suitable for freshmen: freshman courses</li><li>initial; first: This is my freshman year with the company</li></ul>