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university

 

[ ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

education

An educational institution designed for instruction, examination, or both, of students in many branches of advanced learning, conferring degrees in various faculties, and often embodying colleges and similar institutions.

Synonyms

college, institution, school

Examples of usage

  • She is studying psychology at the university.
  • He graduated from the university with a degree in engineering.
Context #2 | Noun

location

The grounds and buildings of such an institution.

Synonyms

campus, grounds, premises

Examples of usage

  • The university is located in the heart of the city.
  • The university campus is known for its beautiful architecture.

Translations

Translations of the word "university" in other languages:

🇵🇹 universidade

🇮🇳 विश्वविद्यालय

🇩🇪 Universität

🇮🇩 universitas

🇺🇦 університет

🇵🇱 uniwersytet

🇯🇵 大学 (だいがく)

🇫🇷 université

🇪🇸 universidad

🇹🇷 üniversite

🇰🇷 대학교 (daehakgyo)

🇸🇦 جامعة (jāmiʿa)

🇨🇿 univerzita

🇸🇰 univerzita

🇨🇳 大学 (dàxué)

🇸🇮 univerza

🇮🇸 háskóli

🇰🇿 университет

🇬🇪 უნივერსიტეტი (universiteti)

🇦🇿 universitet

🇲🇽 universidad

Word origin

The word 'university' originated from the Latin word 'universitas' which means 'the whole'. It was first used in the 13th century to refer to an institution of higher learning. Universities have a long history dating back to the Middle Ages when they were established as centers of learning and scholarship. Over the centuries, universities have evolved into complex institutions offering a wide range of academic disciplines and research opportunities.

See also: universal, universality, universalize.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,039, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.