College: meaning, definitions and examples

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college

[ ˈkɒlɪdʒ ]

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higher education

An educational institution or establishment offering higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.

Synonyms

institute, school, university

Examples of usage

She is studying at the college of engineering.
He decided to pursue a degree at a community college.

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group of people

A group of people acting as an advisory body for a community or organization.

Synonyms

board, committee, council

Examples of usage

The college of physicians and surgeons made recommendations for improving healthcare policies.
She was elected to the college of directors for the charity organization.

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consideration

To consider or deliberate thoughtfully.

Synonyms

analyze, assess, evaluate

Examples of usage

I need to college all the information before making a decision.
He will college the feedback from the focus group.

Translations

Translations of the word "college" in other languages:

🇵🇹 faculdade

🇮🇳 कॉलेज

🇩🇪 Hochschule

🇮🇩 perguruan tinggi

🇺🇦 коледж

🇵🇱 kolegium

🇯🇵 大学 (だいがく)

🇫🇷 collège

🇪🇸 colegio

🇹🇷 kolej

🇰🇷 대학 (대학)

🇸🇦 كلية

🇨🇿 vysoká škola

🇸🇰 vysoká škola

🇨🇳 学院 (xuéyuàn)

🇸🇮 fakulteta

🇮🇸 háskóli

🇰🇿 колледж

🇬🇪 კოლეჯი

🇦🇿 kollec

🇲🇽 colegio

Word origin

The word 'college' originates from the Latin word 'collegium', which means a community, society, or body of collegiates. In ancient times, colleges were primarily institutions of higher learning, typically offering degrees and specialized training. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including advisory bodies and groups of people with shared interests or responsibilities.