<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school, a private tutor, or the like; student.</li><li>Synonyms: novice, apprentice</li><li>Civil Law: an orphaned or emancipated minor under the care of a guardian.</li><li>Roman Law: a person under the age of puberty orphaned or emancipated, and under the care of a guardian.</li></ul>