university — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

university (/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/)

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🔊 /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

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