university (/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/)
noun · Beginner · Culture & Society
🔊 /ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
Meaning
Meaning: higher education institution
An institution of higher learning that grants degrees and conducts research across many subjects. Students usually attend after finishing secondary school.
Examples
🗣 She moved to a different city to attend university and study environmental science.
Etymology
From Latin ‘universitas’ (a whole, a corporation), from ‘universus’ (whole, entire).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in education and career discussion worldwide.
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Tags: education, learning