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university — a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/

Example Sentences

  • My piggy bank is emptier than a university parking lot during summer break.
  • The university library is so quiet, you can hear students' dreams crashing.
  • He applied to five universities and got accepted by three.

university

NOUN

[/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/]

a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees

a student in graduation cap and gown proudly holds up their diploma while standing in front of imposing academic buildings. Their face beams with accomplishment as they pose for a celebratory photo. Behind them, other students carry textbooks and backpacks as they walk toward the grand entrance of the main academic hall. A professor in academic robes congratulates another graduate nearby while pointing toward the impressive university architecture. The stone steps and classical columns frame the scene as autumn leaves fall gently around the celebrating students. a high-level educational institution where students study for degrees
💡 Concept

a student in graduation cap and gown proudly holds up their diploma while standing in front of imposing academic buildings. Their face beams with accomplishment as they pose for a celebratory photo. Behind them, other students carry textbooks and backpacks as they walk toward the grand entrance of the main academic hall. A professor in academic robes congratulates another graduate nearby while pointing toward the impressive university architecture. The stone steps and classical columns frame the scene as autumn leaves fall gently around the celebrating students. a high-level educational institution where students study for degrees

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪti/

🌳Etymology

Rootunivers
Suffix--ity

Origin

The word derives from Latin universitas, which originated from universus meaning 'whole' or 'entire.' In the 14th century, it referred to the complete community of masters and scholars gathered together for learning, evolving from a general concept of wholeness to a specific institutional meaning.

Breakdown

universus (whole, entire) + -itas (quality, state noun suffix) = universitas (whole body, community); the term later passed through Old French université before arriving in Middle English as university.

🎵Rhyme

diversityadversityperversity
diversity
adversity
perversity

🔗Collocations

go to university
university student
university degree
attend university
university campus
private university

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My piggy bank is emptier than a university parking lot during summer break.”

😄 Fun example

“The university library is so quiet, you can hear students' dreams crashing.”

“He applied to five universities and got accepted by three.”

😄 Fun example

“University life teaches you that instant noodles have infinite cooking possibilities.”

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