a student in the first year of the course at a university, college, or high school.

a novice; beginner.

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a freshman

to outgrow one's freshman attitudes.

lacking seniority or experience; junior

a freshman senator.

required of or suitable for freshmen

freshman courses.

initial; first

This is my freshman year with the company.

noun

beginner , frosh , greenhorn , novice , rookie , underclassman , undergrad , undergraduate , abecedarian , fledgling , initiate , neophyte , novitiate , tenderfoot , tyro , apprentice , newcomer , plebe , recruit , student