Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
university
noun
/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/
Definition
An institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in various subjects.
Examples
- She decided to attend university to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
- Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
- Many students study late into the night at the university library.
Meaning
A university is a place where students go to learn and earn degrees after completing their secondary education, specializing in a particular field.
Synonyms
- college
- institute
- academy
- alma mater
