It seems that "freshman" is used for both male and female first-year college students.
In this age of political correctness, isn't it offensive to female students?
How about "freshwoman?" Is it ever used?
freshman and freshwoman
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Re: freshman and freshwoman
So far "freshwoman" has not come into use - but languages evolve, so it's possible...
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Re: freshman and freshwoman
Thanks for your info.
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Re: freshman and freshwoman
Well, if it's an informal conversation and you are referring to a woman, just say "freshie". That's what I always do.