Studenti

Studenti is the Italian plural noun meaning "students," used for individuals enrolled in school, college, or university and actively engaged in learning. The singular forms are studente (masculine) and studentessa (feminine). The masculine plural is studenti, used with the definite article gli studenti to refer to a group of male or mixed gender; the feminine plural is studentesse for a group of female students. The term derives from Latin studēns, from studere, to study.

In Italian usage, the word can refer to learners at a range of educational levels, from primary education through higher education, as well as to adult or continuing education participants. The label carries no implication about a student’s age, status, or academic success; it simply indicates enrollment and engagement in study.

Typical activities associated with studenti include attending lectures, taking notes, completing assignments, preparing for and taking examinations, and participating in campus life. Many institutions support studenti through libraries, tutoring services, student unions, housing, and scholarships or financial aid, and they may elect representatives to participate in governance.

Across languages, the concept of the student exists, with various terms reflecting gender and number. In Italian, the term is specific to the Italian-speaking context, but the idea of students as learners and members of an educational community is shared worldwide.