student government
noun
: the organization and management of student life by various student organizations
Examples of student government in a Sentence
She was president of the student government.
He is active in student government.
Recent Examples on the Web
According to his obituary, Meek was a sophomore in high school involved in student government, Honor Choir and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
—
Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
When students packed the student government meeting where the resolution would be discussed, Hime welcomed others into the center to watch a livestream.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Sep. 2024
Emerson College’s Board of Trustees backed President Jay Bernhardt, despite calls to resign from the school’s student government association following the arrest of more than 100 individuals who had occupied a campus alleyway last week.
—Rob Pelaez, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2024
Two students who attended the meeting said the student government president spoke about the school's obligation to follow laws that prevent preferential treatment.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for student government
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
When students packed the student government meeting where the resolution would be discussed, Hime welcomed others into the center to watch a livestream.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Sep. 2024
Emerson College’s Board of Trustees backed President Jay Bernhardt, despite calls to resign from the school’s student government association following the arrest of more than 100 individuals who had occupied a campus alleyway last week.
—Rob Pelaez, Boston Herald, 28 Apr. 2024
Two students who attended the meeting said the student government president spoke about the school's obligation to follow laws that prevent preferential treatment.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for student government
Cite this Entry
“Student government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/student%20government. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share