Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

collegiate-sports

noun
/kəˈlɪdʒ.i.ət spɔrts/
Definition
Athletic competitions organized and conducted by colleges and universities.
Examples
  • The NCAA oversees collegiate sports in the United States.
  • Many students participate in collegiate sports while pursuing their degrees.
  • Collegiate sports can offer scholarships to talented athletes.
Meaning
Collegiate sports refer to intercollegiate athletic activity involving student athletes representing their colleges in various competitive events.
Synonyms
  • College athletics
  • University sports
  • Campus sports