The difference between Candlewaster and Student

When used as nouns, candlewaster means one who consumes candles by staying up late reading and studying, whereas student means a person who studies or learns about a particular subject.


check bellow for the other definitions of Candlewaster and Student

  1. Candlewaster as a noun (obsolete, pejorative):

    One who consumes candles by staying up late reading and studying; a student.

  1. Student as a noun:

    A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

    Examples:

    "She is a student of human interactions."

    "He is a student of life."

  2. Student as a noun (in particular):

    A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution. A person who is enrolled at a college or university .

    Examples:

    "The students were out raising funds for [[rag week]]."

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