student government

noun

: the organization and management of student life by various student organizations

Examples of student government in a Sentence

She was president of the student government. He is active in student government.
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In college, Behrens studied education but developed a fascination with politics and was president of Hartford’s student government. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 The president of the university’s student government organization did not respond to CNN’s request for comment, while the executive vice president declined an additional request. — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Hochul's announcement came shortly after dozens of students and community members spent hours demanding transparency and accountability from university leaders at a forum sponsored by Cornell's student government. — Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026 East Middle School will forego its student government indefinitely. — Eli Grober, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for student government

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of student government was in 1882

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“Student government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20government. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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student government

noun
: the organization and management of student life, recreation, or discipline by various student organizations in a school or college
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