studento

Studento is a noun in Esperanto meaning a person who is enrolled in an educational institution, typically at the university or college level, but it can also refer to a learner in other contexts. It is one of several terms used to describe someone who studies, and it overlaps in usage with studanto, which is a more common form in many texts.

Etymology and variants: The word is formed according to Esperanto’s regular noun patterns from a stem related to studying. In dictionaries, studanto is also listed as a closely related term. Usage of studento versus studanto varies by speaker and region, with studanto often preferred in contemporary prose for a student in higher education.

Usage and grammar: In practice, studento refers to someone who studies at an educational institution, especially post-secondary. For younger learners, terms such as lernanto (a pupil or learner) are common. Like other Esperanto nouns, studento does not change for case; the plural is studentoj and the accusative form is studenton.

Notable notes: Esperanto distinguishes between different kinds of learners, and context can determine which term is most appropriate. Both studento and studanto are widely understood, but regional or stylistic preferences may influence their use. The concept remains central to discussions of education, universities, and student life in Esperanto-language contexts.