"sixth-former" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sixth-formers [plural]
Etymology: sixth form + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sixth form|er}} sixth form + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} sixth-former (plural sixth-formers)
  1. (UK, Australia) A pupil in the sixth form. Tags: Australia, UK

Inflected forms

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