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pupil1

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːpɪl, -p(ə)l/

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Definition of pupil

noun

a person who is taught by another, especially a schoolchild or student in relation to a teacher: they are former pupils of the school will you take me on as your pupil?
British a trainee barrister.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'orphan, ward'): from Old French pupille, from Latin pupillus (diminutive of pupus 'boy') and pupilla (diminutive of pupa 'girl')