Word: underclassman
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: un
der
class
man
Definition: The opposite of an upperclassman; a freshman or sophomore.
Morphemes:
Affix: under
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Being lower; being beneath something.
Affix: class
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year. A school class.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: classis
Language: la
Decoded: classis
Meaning: a class or division of the people, assembly of people, the whole body of citizens called to arms, the army, the fleet, later a class or division in general
Affix: man
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A male who belongs to a particular group: an employee, a student or alumnus, a representative, etc.